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2010 Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple · 2009 Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple

Specification2010 Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple2009 Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple
Overview
Model year20102009
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse 5 TripleSynapse 5 Triple
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad/sport
Archive ID2057517484
Original MSRP$1,449.00$1,199.99
ColorsIndigo Blue w/White/Black Accents, Magnesium White w/Red/Black AccentsJet Black, Lightning White
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialSynapse Hydro Formed S.A.V.E. AlloyAluminum
ForkCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. carbonCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra
Fork materialCarbon, aero crownCarbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano 105 MixShimano 105
ShiftersShimano 105Shimano 105 STI
Front derailleurShimano 105, 34.9mm clampShimano 105
Rear derailleurShimano 105Shimano 105
CranksetFSA Gossamer Triple, 52/39/30 teethFSA Omega MegaExo Triple, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom bracketFSA Mega EXOFSA Mega EXO
CassetteShimano 105Shimano 105
Rear cogs10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth
ChainKMC DX10SCShimano 10 Speed
PedalsN/AN/A
Brakes
BrakesTektro R538 Dual-Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 leversTektro R538 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated TangeIntegrated
HandlebarCannondale C3Cannondale C3
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemCannondale C2Cannondale C4
SaddlePrologo Kappa PasSan Marco Ponza Power
SeatpostCannondale C3 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameterCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano RS10Shimano RS10
RimsShimano RS10Shimano RS10
SpokesShimano RS10—
Front tire700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick Folding700 x 23c Maxxis Fuse
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.