2013 Cannondale Synapse 105

The un-race road machine.

Spirited rides with the group, taking the long way home on the daily commute, or enjoying that charity ride in blissful comfort, the Synapse Alloy is built for enjoying the miles, at whichever pace you choose.

Features

• SAVE PLUS Rear Stay Micro-Suspension System

By flattening and butting the chain stays and triaxially forming the seat stays, we create a rear stay assembly that allows significant deflection vertically to absorb road shock and vibration, while staying extremely rigid laterally for power transfer and confident cornering.

• Carbon Bladed Fork

Carbon fork blades with integrated SAVE features provide additional comfort and sharp handling.

• Performance Geometry

Compared with our Elite race geometry, the Synapse geometry features a taller head tube (2-2.5 cm taller), gently sloping top tube, slightly relaxed head angle and longer wheelbase. This combination provides a more upright riding position and a lively, yet stable feel. It’s confidence inspiring and relaxing but avoids the sluggish feel and awkward handling of many “comfort” road bikes.

Technical Specifications

• Frame - Synapse Alloy, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30
• Fork - Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
• Crank - FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34 (Option: triple 50/39/30)
• Shifters - Shimano 105 5700, 34.9mm clamp
• Cog Set - Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed
• Chain - KMC X10, 10-speed
• Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 5700, 34.9mm clamp
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 5700
• Rims - Shimano RS10
• Hubs Shimano RS10
• Spokes Shimano RS10
• Tires - Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
• Brake - Tektro R539, dual pivot, cartridge pad, long reach
• Handlebar - Cannondale C3 Compact
• Stem - Cannondale C3, 31.8, 6 deg.
• Headset - Synapse Si, 25mm top cap
• Grips - Cannondale Suede Bar Tape w/ gel, 3.5mm
• Saddle - Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Crmo Rails
• Seat Post - Cannondale C3, carbon wrapped, 27.2x300mm