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.
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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 11-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes
- Cannondale C3 alloy bar, stem and seatpost
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
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
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Platform
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Model NameSynapse Carbon 3 L
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Model CodeC12302U
Frameset
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FrameSynapse 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
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ForkSynapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts
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HeadsetSynapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
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Front DerailleurShimano 105, braze-on
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ShiftersShimano 105 hydraulic disc, 11-speed
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ChainShimano HG701, 11-speed
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CrankShimano RS510, BSA, 50/34
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Rear CogsShimano 105 11-34, 11-speed
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Bottom BracketShimano BSA
Brakes
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BrakesShimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors
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Brake LeversShimano 105 hydraulic
Wheels
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RimsRD 2.1, 28h, 21mm inner width
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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TiresVittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c
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Tire Size30
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Wheel Size700c
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Hubs(F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
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Front TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c
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Rear TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c
Components
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HandlebarCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
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StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
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GripsFabric Knurl Bar Tape
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SaddleFizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
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SeatpostCannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)
Connectivity
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Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor
Extra
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Extra 1SmartSense with Lights, Trainer-compatible thru-axle
Weight: 9.55 kg / 21.1 lbs (56cm)
- Bike and frame weights may vary in final production.
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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