Synapse Carbon 3 L

Name: Synapse Carbon 3 L
Brand: Cannondale
SKU: C12303U4061
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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 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)

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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Road Reimagined

Where it thrives

What it's built for

Highlights

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

Tire Protection

Tire Type

Components

Handlebar

Stem

Grips