Description
Road Reimagined Go long go short go fast. This is WorldTour performance for real world rides. Model Description Lean spec. Full send. Synapse Carbon 5 brings Cannondale’s high-comfort high-capability ethos to a more grounded spec—Shimano 105 mechanical shifting carbon frame magic and wide clearance for real-world roads. Whether it’s your first serious bike or your fifteenth this one rides like it’s in on the secret: the right bike makes all the difference. What it's for Comfortable high-performance road riding long distance missions fast group rides Highlights Lightweight smoothly compliant sleekly aero Synapse carbon frameset with StashPort downtube storage Smooth consistent reliable 2×12-speed shifting from Shimano's trusted 105 mechanical drivetrain DT Swiss 470 rims with Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 32c tires – grip durability and speed Cannondale Conceal stem routes cables neatly through the headtube for reduced drag and sleek looks Real World Performance Designed to go fast built to go long and made to keep you comfortable the LAB71 Synapse takes all-around road performance to the next level. With a sub-1000-gram Hi-MOD frame featuring wind tunnel-sculpted aero tubing exceptional stiffness-to-weight and a silky ride it’s a bike that’s ready for anything you demand of it. Proven by Lachlan Morton on his record-smashing lap of Australia Unreal speed engineered for real-world roads. Compliant Comfort With advancements in our carbon layup our engineers have made the new Synapse 20% more compliant than its already butter-smooth predecessor ensuring you feel 100% more comfortable even on the roughest roads. Like A Glove A great fit and feel makes for a great ride. And with our Proportional Response Construction every rider gets that as standard. From the carbon layup through to the geometry everything on Synapse has been tuned and tested by frame size. So that your bike works in harmony with you to give the best possible ride for you and your height. Bring it all bring it on Our all-new StashPort storage system in the downtube is there when you need it and hidden when you don’t. Paired with its StashBag buddy you can bring along your ride essentials and know that they’ll be secure whatever you get up to out there. Meanwhile best-in-class tire clearance lets you take the idea of riding for longer to a whole new level. Technical Specifications Frame Synapse Carbon Proportional Response construction integrated cable routing downtube Stashport 12×142 thru-axle UDH BSA 68mm threaded BB flat mount disc integrated seat binder SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatible fender mounts Fork Synapse Carbon integrated crown race 12x100mm thru-axle flat mount disc internal routing 1-1/8" to 1-1/5" Delta steerer 55mm offset fender mounts Headset Integrated 1-1/8" – 1-1/2" Front Derailleur Shimano 105 7100 braze-on Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 7100 Shifters Shimano 105 7100 12-speed Chain Shimano 105 7100 12-speed Crank Shimano 105 7100 BSA 50/34 Rear Cogs Shimano 105 7100 11-36 12-speed Brakes Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc 160/160 RT70 rotors Brake Levers Shimano 105 7120 hydraulic disc Hubs F Shimano RS470 12x100mm centerlock / R Shimano RS470 12x142mm centerlock Rims DT Swiss R470 db 28h Spokes Stainless Steel 14g Tires Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 700x32c Handlebar Vision Trimax Compact TT Alloy Grips Cannondale Bar Tape 3.5mm Stem Cannondale C1 Conceal Alloy 31.8 -6° Saddle Fizik Terra Argo X7 150mm Seatpost HollowGram 27 Alloy 2 bolt clamp 330mm 15mm offset Connectivity Cannondale Wheel Sensor Extras Large StashBag downtube storage bag Sizes 44 48 51 54 56 58 61