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2019 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105 · 2018 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105

Specification2019 Cannondale Synapse Disc 1052018 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105
Overview
Model year20192018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse Disc 105Synapse Disc 105
Bicycle typeRoadRoad
Archive ID900002721900002483
ColorsBlack Pearl w/ Fine Silver and Charcoal - Gloss (BPL)Jet Black w/ Anthracite, Hazard Orange, Acid Red and Oxblood - Satin (BBQ)
Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 6148, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Frameset
Frame constructionSynapse Disc Asymmetric, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, flat mountNEW Synapse Disc, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30, flat mount
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSynapse Disc Asymmetric, SAVE, Full Carbon, 1-1/8” - 1 1/4” tapered steerer, flat mount, 55mm rake, 12x100 thru axleNEW Synapse SAVE Disc Asymmetric, Carbon blades, 1-1/8” - 1 1/4” Tapered Steerer, flat mount, 50mm rake (48, 51), 60mm rake (54-61)
Fork materialCarbonCarbon
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano 105, 2x11Shimano 105
Front derailleurShimano 105, braze-onShimano 105, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105 GSShimano 105 GS
CranksetFSA Gossamer Alloy, BB30, 50/34FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34
Bottom bracketCannondale BB30FSA BB30
Rear cogsShimano 105, 11-34, 11-speedShimano 105, 11-32, 11-speed
ChainKMC X11, 11-speedKMC X11EL, 11-speed
PedalsWellgo w/ Clip and StrapWellgo w/ Clip and Strap
Brakes
BrakesTektro Spyre-C cable actuated disc, 160/160mmTRP Spyre C cable disc, 160/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA Integrated, 1-1/4” lower bearing, 25mm top capFSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
HandlebarCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, CompactCannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 Alloy
StemCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
SaddleCannondale Stage ErgoCannondale Stage Ergo
SeatpostCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula RX-512 12x100 front, CX-22 QR rearFormula CX-20 Front, CX-22 Rear
RimsRD 2.0, 24h front, 28h rearRD 2.0 Disc, 28-hole
SpokesStainless Steel, 14gStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28cVittoria Zaffiro 700x28c
Rear tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28cVittoria Zaffiro 700x28c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2019 Cannondale Synapse Disc 1052018 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105
Selected size / position5454
Reach383 mm383 mm
Stack570 mm570 mm
Effective top tube547 mm547 mm
Head-tube angle71.9°71.9°
Seat-tube angle73.9°73.9°
Seat tube480 mm480 mm
Head tube159 mm159 mm
Chainstay / rear center413 mm413 mm
Wheelbase1004 mm1004 mm
Bottom-bracket drop73 mm73 mm
Bottom-bracket height272 mm272 mm
Standover height755 mm755 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm50 mm
Front center602 mm602 mm
Trail60 mm60 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.