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2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105 · 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105

Specification2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 1052018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Overview
Model year20192018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse Carbon Disc 105Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Bicycle typeRoadRoad
Archive ID900002731900002523
ColorsMeteor Gray w/ Graphite and Acid Red - Gloss (MTG)Midnight Blue w/ Jet Black and Volt - Gloss (MDN); Jet Black w/ Charcoal Gray and Fine Silver - Gloss (BBQ)
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 105, 2x11Shimano RS505 hydro disc
Front derailleurShimano 105, braze-onShimano 105, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105 GSShimano 105 GS
CranksetCannondale Si, BB30a w/ FSA rings, 50/34Cannondale Si, BB30a, w/ FSA rings, 50/34
Bottom bracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30FSA BB30 Bearings
Rear cogsShimano 105, 11-34, 11-speedShimano 105, 11-32, 11-speed
ChainShimano HG601, 11-speedShimano HG601, 11-speed
PedalsNot IncludedN/A
Brakes
BrakesShimano 105 7070 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotorsShimano RS505 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetSynapse Si, 25mm Alloy top capSynapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap
HandlebarCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, CompactCannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy, Compact
StemCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
SaddleFabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel railsSelle Royal Seta S1
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, RX-142 12x142 rearFormula CX20 100x12mm front, CX 22 142x12mm rear
RimsRD 2.0, 28hRD 2.0 Disc, 28-hole
SpokesStainless Steel, 14gStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28cSchwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Rear tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28cSchwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 1052018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105
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.