Road Reimagined

Go long, go short, go fast. This is WorldTour performance for real world rides.

Model Description

The sharp end of endurance. Synapse Carbon 1 comes carved from our superlight Hi-MOD carbon and tuned for the real world. The SystemBar cockpit delivers sleek control. Shimano Ultegra Di2 delivers flawless electronic precision, while Reserve’s 42|49 Turbulent Aero wheels slice through wind and roll with poise over chunky tarmac. This is your stealth missile for long-haul glory, wrapped in composure and ready for whatever the road throws next.

What it's for

Comfortable high-performance road riding, long distance missions, fast group rides

Highlights

Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction - incredibly light and responsive
SystemBar R-One - Our low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem co-developed with MomoDesign
Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels with DT Swiss 350 Hubs - Sleek aero performance for all-day rides
Ultegra Di2 – Effortlessly accurate shifting from Shimano's penultimate electronic 12-speed drivetrain
Vittoria Corsa PRO Control tires - racing performance for extreme conditions

Details

Platform
Synapse Carbon
Model Name
Synapse Carbon 1
Model Code
C12235U

Frameset

Frame
Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped, fender mounts
Fork
Synapse Hi-MOD 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"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed
Chain
Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter: 165mm (44cm), 170mm (48-51cm), 172.5 (54-56cm), 175mm (58-61)
Rear Cogs
Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BSA 68

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Ultegra R8170, 160/160mm CL800 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims
Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
Spokes
Sapim CX-Ray Aero straight pull
Tire Size
32
Wheel Size
700c
Hubs
(F) DT Swiss 350, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) DT Swiss 350, 12x142mm centerlock
Tires
Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready

Components

Handlebar
Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing: 90x380mm (44m), 90x400mm (48-51cm), 100x420mm (54-56cm), 110x420mm (58-61cm)
Stem
Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing
Grips
Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
Saddle
Fizik Vento Argo R5, 140mm
Seatpost
Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 330mm length, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm)

Connectivity