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2010 Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact · 2008 Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact

Specification2010 Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact2008 Cannondale Synapse 6 Compact
Overview
Model year20102008
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse 6 CompactSynapse 6 Compact
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID2057812641
Original MSRP$1,299.00$1,099.99
ColorsIndigo Blue w/White/Black Accents, Race Red w/White/Black AccentsJet Black w/HI-Bright Front, White Pearl
Sizes48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialSynapse Hydro Formed S.A.V.E. AlloySynapse
ForkCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. carbonCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra
Fork materialCarbon, aero crownCarbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Tiagra MixShimano Tiagra
ShiftersShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
Front derailleurShimano Sora, 34.9mm clampShimano Tiagra
Rear derailleurShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
CranksetShimano Tiagra Compact, 50/34 teethShimano Tiagra Compact, 34/50 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
CassetteSRAM PG-950SRAM PG-950
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
ChainShimano HG-53Shimano 9 speed
PedalsN/A—
Brakes
BrakesTektro R316 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra leversShimano Tiagra brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated Tange1 1/8" Alloy integrated
HandlebarCannondale C3ControlTech Compact
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemCannondale C3Cannondale C4
SaddleCannondale Ergo PerformanceSelle San Marco Ponza Lux
SeatpostCannondale C3 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameterCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano WH-R500AShimano WH-R500A
RimsShimano WH-R500AShimano WH-R500A
SpokesShimano WH-R500AShimano
Front tire700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro700 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.