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 / Full SmartSense system with radar and lights
• Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes
• Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar

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.

Details:

• Platform:
  Synapse Carbon

• Model Name:
  Synapse Carbon 2 RLE

• Model Code:
  C12202U

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 Ultegra Di2 R8150

• Front Derailleur:
  Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on

• Shifters:
  Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, wireless, 2×12

• Chain:
  Shimano Ultegra R8100, 12-speed

• Crank:
  Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34

• Rear Cogs:
  Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed

• Bottom Bracket:
  Shimano R8100 BSA

Brakes:

• Brakes:
  Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors

• Brake Levers:
  Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc

Wheels:

• Rims:
  Fulcrum Rapid Red 500

• Spokes:
  Fulcrum, Stainless steel

• Tire Size:
  30

• Wheel Size:
  700c

• Hubs:
  (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x142mm centerlock

• Tires:
  Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

• Front Tire:
  Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

• Rear Tire:
  Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

Components:

• Handlebar:
  FSA Gossamer Compact

• Stem:
  Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7

• Grips:
  Fabric Knurl Bar Tape

• Saddle:
  Fizik Tempo Argo R5, 150mm width, S-alloy rails

• Seatpost:
  Cannondale 2 SmartSense, UD Carbon,27.2x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)

Connectivity:

• Wheel Sensor:
  Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra:

• Extra 1:
  SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle

Weight: 8.9 kg / 19.7 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.