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2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE · 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE

Specification2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE
Overview
Model year20192018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SESynapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE
Bicycle typeRoadRoad
Archive ID900002725900002520
ColorsDeep Teal - Gloss (DTE)Stealth Gray w/ Transparent Black - Gloss (SGY)
Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 6148, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Frameset
Frame constructionSynapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axleNEW Synapse Disc, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle
Frame materialCarbonCarbon
ForkSynapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, size-specific design - 44-48: 1 1/8” steerer, 60mm rake 51-54: 1-1/8” - 1-1/4” tapered steerer, 55mm rake 56-61: 1-1/8” - 1-3/8” tapered steerer, 45mm rakeNEW Synapse Disc Asymmetric, SAVE PLUS, BallisTec Carbon, integrated crown race, size-specific design 44-48: 1 1/8” steerer, 60mm rake 51-54: 1-1/8” - 1-1/4” tapered steerer, 55mm rake 56-61: 1-1/8” - 1-3/8” tapered steerer, 45mm rake
Fork materialCarbonCarbon
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano Ultegra hydro disc, 2x11Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra, braze-onShimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra GSShimano Ultegra R8000 GS
CranksetCannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a w/ OPI SpideRing, 50/34HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing 50/34
Bottom bracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30FSA BB30 Bearings
Rear cogsShimano Ultegra, 11-34, 11-speedShimano Ultegra R8000, 11-34, 11-speed
ChainShimano HG601, 11-speedShimano HG601, 11-speed
PedalsNot IncludedN/A
Brakes
BrakesShimano Ultegra hydro disc, 160/140mm RT81 rotorsShimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetSynapse Si, 25mm Carbon top capSynapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap
HandlebarCannondale C1, 7050 Alloy, CompactCannondale C1 Ultralight Alloy Handlebar
StemCannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 7°, Integrated Garmin mountCannondale SAVE System
SaddleFabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo railsFabric Scoop Radius Elite
SeatpostCannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula CL-712 front, RXC-142S rearFormula CL-712 front, RXC-142 Rear
RimsWTB KOM Light i21 TCS, 28h, tubeless readyWTB KOM i21 TCS 28-hole
SpokesDouble-butted, StainlessDouble butted, Stainless steel, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm
Front tireWTB Exposure TCS, 700 x 30c, tubeless readyWTB Exposure, 700x30c, tubeless, gumwall
Rear tireWTB Exposure TCS, 700 x 30c, tubeless readyWTB Exposure, 700x30c, tubeless, gumwall
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE
Selected size / position5454
Reach382 mm382 mm
Stack570 mm570 mm
Effective top tube547 mm547 mm
Head-tube angle71.7°71.7°
Seat-tube angle73.9°73.9°
Seat tube480 mm480 mm
Head tube161 mm161 mm
Chainstay / rear center410 mm410 mm
Wheelbase1008 mm1008 mm
Bottom-bracket drop73 mm73 mm
Bottom-bracket height272 mm272 mm
Standover height773 mm773 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm55 mm
Front center609 mm609 mm
Trail56 mm56 mm

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