Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RL Road Bike

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.

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.

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.

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.

Features

• Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset / Full SmartSense integration with radar and lights
• Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed group with hydraulic disc brakes
• Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar

Specifications

• 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"
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra GS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed
• Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed
• Crank: Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
• Rear Cogs: Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano R60 BSA
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
• Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic
• Rims: Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
• Spokes: Fulcrum, Stainless steel
• Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective
• Tire Size: 30
• Wheel Size: 700c
• Hubs: (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock
• Front Tire: Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective
• Rear Tire: Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective
• Handlebar: Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact
• Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Grips: Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
• Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
• Seatpost: Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)
• Wheel Sensor: Cannondale Wheel Sensor
• Extra 1: SmartSense with Lights (EU Version no Flashing Mode) and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle

Press Review

"The Cannondale Synapse is ready to take you further afield than ever before – and is our Endurance Bike of the Year for 2022 " Read Full Review

Geometry

• XS: 48
• S: 51
• M: 54
• M/L: 56
• L: 58
• XL: 61