Synapse 2

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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.

          What it's for

          Enjoyable road riding with comfort, speed, and finesse.

          Where it thrives

          The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement

          What it's built for

          Comfort, handling, going long

          Highlights

          • Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
          • Shimano Tiagra 10-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes
          • DT Swiss R470 wheels / 700x30c Vittoria tires
          • Fizik Aliante Delta Saddle
          • Equipped with Contain top tube bag

          So Smooth

          With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy’s frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.

          So Comfortable
          Synapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride.
          So Capable
          Synapse’s comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road.

          So Ready

          Don’t sweat the small stuff. Synapse comes with a Contain top tube bag on some models. It’s easy to load and easy to reach while you’re riding. Bring snacks, tools, a map, or whatever else will help you go farther.

          Features

          Wide Ranging Capabilities

          Clearance for up to 32mm tires, with a big 6mm of room on each side, lets you venture beyond the pavement 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 ride is engineered into the frame’s tube shapes and alloy construction – giving you a light, smooth, and sleek ride you have to feel to believe.

          Mount Up

          Mounts and eyelets galore on Synapse Alloy means you can gear up for whatever the day, week, or month has in store. Your favorite bottle cages, gear bags, and accessories are good to go.

          SmartSense Compatible

          Make every ride better with enhanced visibility and awareness. The SmartSense-compatible Synapse Alloy frame means it’s easy to upgrade to our system of intelligent running lights and rear-facing radar.

          Contain Toptube Bag

          Easy to load, easy to reach. A Contain Toptube Bag is included, mounted just behind the headtube, so you can have what you need, right when you need it.

          Trainer-Ready

          Synapse Alloy will help you push hard, on or off the road. Synapse comes with easy-to-install end caps, making it quick and simple to mount the bike on a trainer.

          Connected

          An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, route and distance info while you ride, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

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          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
            Synapse
          • Model Name
            Synapse 2
          • Model Code
            C12602U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, hidden rack/fender mounts
          • Fork
            Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts
          • Headset
            Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano Tiagra GS
          • Front Derailleur
            Shimano Tiagra
          • Shifters
            Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano HG54, 10-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano Tiagra, 50/34
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano RS500

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano Tiagra

          Wheels

          • Rims
            DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless ready
          • 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 Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
          • Front Tire
            Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
          • Rear Tire
            Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
          • Stem
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
          • Grips
            Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
          • Saddle
            Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            Cannondale Top Tube Bag, Trainer Axle Caps

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

          Geometry

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