Synapse Carbon 2 LE

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Overview

Road Reimagined

Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

Where it thrives

The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement

What it's built for

Comfort, handling, going long

Highlights

Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset / SmartSense system with front and rear lights
Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes
DT Swiss R470 wheels

Road Reimagined

So Smooth

With Synapse, comfort is built in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.

So Fast

Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a machine that loves to fly.

So Capable

With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere.

So Brilliant

Ride assured, with increased visibility and enhance awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) makes it easy to ride smart.

Learn about SmartSense

Features

Wide Ranging Capabilities

Clearance for 35mm tires lets you venture beyond the perfectly paved with comfort and grip - or ride through the wet season with full fenders.

Specially Smooth

Comfort and control you feel, not see. Everything you need for a bump-absorbing smooth ride is engineered into the frame shape and carbon layup - giving you a light, sleek ride that's unlike anything else.

Tuned for the Rider

Our Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for each frame size, so that every rider experiences Synapse's glorious ride feel.

Mount Up

Mounts and eyelets galore means you can equip Synapse for whatever the day has in store, including full fender compatibility. Even rain can't keep Synapse down.

SmartSense Equipped

Our intelligent system of running lights is powered by a single power source for total convenience. More visibility. Less pre-ride fiddling. Easily upgraded with SmartSense radar for enhanced awareness.

Specs

Details

Platform
Synapse Carbon
Model Name
Synapse Carbon 2 LE
Model Code
C12252U

Frameset

Frame
Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm thru axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts
Fork
Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts
Headset
Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2 7150
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 Di2 7150, braze-on
Shifters
Shimano 105 Di2 7170, hydraulic disc, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano 105 7100, BSA, 50/34
Rear Cogs
Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed, 11-34
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBR60, BSA

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 Di2 7170 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims
DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tire Size
30
Wheel Size
700c
Hubs
(F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro Reflective, 700 x 30c

Components

Handlebar
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, Compact
Stem
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Fabric Knurl Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Saddle
Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Seatpost
Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)

Extra

Extra 1
SmartSense with Lights (note: EU and Eastern European countries receive STVZO-compliant systems), trainer-compatible axle caps

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

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Synapse Carbon 2 LE

Road Reimagined

Where it thrives

What it's built for

Highlights

Learn about SmartSense

Features

Wide Ranging Capabilities

Specially Smooth

Tuned for the Rider

Mount Up

SmartSense Equipped

Details

Frameset

Drivetrain

Brakes

Wheels

Components

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Specifications

Details

Platform

Model Name

Model Code

Frameset

Frame

Fork

Headset

Rear Shock

E-System

Drive Unit

Battery

Charger

Display

Certifications

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Front Derailleur

Shifters

Chain

Crank

Rear Cogs

Bottom Bracket

Pedals

Brakes

Brakes

Brake Levers

Wheels

Front Hub

Rear Hub

Rim Material

Rim Depth

Rim Outer Width

Rim Inner Width

Rim Type

Nipple Type

Wheel Weight

Dish Offset

Effective Rim Diameter

Maximum Spoke Tension

Max Tire Pressure

Brake Type

Rider Weight Limit

Rims

Spokes

Spoke Count

Spoke Length (NDS-DS)

Spoke Type

Tire Size

Wheel Size

Hubs

Tires

Front Tire

Rear Tire

Tire Bead

Tire Casing