Synapse Carbon 1

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          Road Reimagined

          Go long, go short, go fast. This is WorldTour performance for real world rides.

          Model Description

          The sharp end of endurance. Synapse Carbon 1 comes carved from our superlight Hi-MOD carbon and tuned for the real world. The SystemBar cockpit delivers sleek control. Shimano Ultegra Di2 delivers flawless electronic precision, while Reserve’s 42|49 Turbulent Aero wheels slice through wind and roll with poise over chunky tarmac. This is your stealth missile for long-haul glory, wrapped in composure and ready for whatever the road throws next.

          What it's for

          Comfortable high-performance road riding, long distance missions, fast group rides

          Highlights

          • Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction - incredibly light and responsive
          • SystemBar R-One - Our low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem co-developed with MomoDesign
          • Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels with DT Swiss 350 Hubs - Sleek aero performance for all-day rides
          • Ultegra Di2 – Effortlessly accurate shifting from Shimano's penultimate electronic 12-speed drivetrain
          • Vittoria Corsa PRO Control tires - racing performance for extreme conditions

          Road Reimagined

          Real World Performance
          Designed to go fast, built to go long, and made to keep you comfortable, the Synapse redefines road performance. With a lightweight frame featuring wind-tunnel-sculpted tubing and PB-blasting stiffness-to-weight, it’s a bike that’s ready for anything you demand of it. Just ask Lachlan Morton why he trusted it for his record-smashing lap of Australia. Unreal speed, engineered for real-world roads.​
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          Compliant Comfort
          With advancements in our carbon layup, our engineers have made the new Synapse 20% more compliant than its already butter-smooth predecessor, ensuring you feel 100% more comfortable even on the roughest roads.
          Like A Glove
          A great fit and feel makes for a great ride. And with our Proportional Response Construction, every rider gets that as standard. From the carbon layup through to the geometry, everything on Synapse has been tuned and tested by frame size. So that your bike works in harmony with you to give the best possible ride for you and your height.
          Bring it all, bring it on
          Our all-new StashPort storage system in the downtube is there when you need it and hidden when you don’t. Paired with its StashBag buddy, you can bring along your ride essentials and know that they’ll be secure, whatever you get up to out there. Meanwhile, best-in-class tire clearance lets you take the idea of riding for longer to a whole new level.

          FIRST LOOK | Synapse

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          Features

          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Synapse Carbon 1
          • Model Code
            C12235U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped, fender mounts
          • Fork
            Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8" to 1-1/5" Delta steerer, 55mm offset, fender mounts
          • Headset
            Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
          • Front Derailleur
            Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
          • Shifters
            Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano BSA 68

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano Ultegra R8170, 160/160mm CL800 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc

          Wheels

          • Rims
            Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
          • Spokes
            Sapim CX-Ray Aero straight pull
          • Tire Size
            32
          • Wheel Size
            700c
          • Hubs
            (F) DT Swiss 350, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) DT Swiss 350, 12x142mm centerlock
          • Tires
            Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing
          • Stem
            Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing
          • Grips
            Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
          • Saddle
            Fizik Vento Argo R5, 140mm
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 330mm length, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm)

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            Large StashBag downtube storage bag, Fillmore tubeless valves

          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          Geometry