Synapse Carbon 3 L

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          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 12-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes
          • Cannondale C3 alloy bar, stem and seatpost

          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
            Synapse Carbon
          • Model Name
            Synapse Carbon 3 L
          • Model Code
            C12303U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Synapse Carbon, SmartSense equipped, 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 7100, 12-speed
          • Front Derailleur
            Shimano 105 7100, braze-on
          • Shifters
            Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano RS520, 50/34
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed, 11-34
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano BSA

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160 RT70 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

          Wheels

          • Rims
            RD 2.1, 28h, 21mm inner width
          • Spokes
            Stainless Steel, 14g
          • Tire Size
            30
          • Wheel Size
            700
          • Hubs
            (F) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula cartridge bearing, 12x142mm centerlock
          • Tires
            Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c

          Components

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

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            SmartSense with Lights, Trainer-compatible thru-axle

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