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 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

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          • Platform
          • Model Name
            Synapse Carbon 3 L
          • Model Code
            C12302U

          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 GS
          • Front Derailleur
            Shimano 105, braze-on
          • Shifters
            Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 11-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano HG701, 11-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano RS510, BSA, 50/34
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano 105 11-34, 11-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano BSA

          Brakes

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

          Wheels

          • Rims
            RD 2.1, 28h, 21mm inner width
          • Spokes
            Stainless Steel, 14g
          • Tires
            Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c
          • Tire Size
            30
          • Wheel Size
            700c
          • Hubs
            (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
          • Front Tire
            Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700x30c
          • Rear Tire
            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

          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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