Synapse carbon: Generous performance meets astounding comfort. That's why there's the Synapse Carbon; they're high-performance machines with a strong focus on ride-all-day comfort. But they can be used to race. The Liquigas team used in-line Synapse Carbon frames to ride the rough pavé of the 2009 Spring Classics. Synapse alloy: The Synapse alloy provides a comfortable, lively ride feel in handcrafted T6 6061 aluminum. S.A.V.E. stays bring an unprecedented amount of comfort to road bikes. Bottom line? The Synapse alloy has it all: Compliance for 100-mile charity rides; predictable handling for Sunday-only riders, plus it is lightweight and efficient.