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2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2 · 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2

Specification2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di22018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2
Overview
Model year20202018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelSynapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2
Bicycle typeRoadRoad
Archive ID900002886900002489
ColorsEmerald (EMR)Ash Gray w/ Anthracite and Copper - Gloss (CPR)
Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 6148, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Frameset
Frame constructionBallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle, internal cable routing, removable fender bridgeNEW Synapse Disc, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle
Frame materialCarbonCarbon
ForkBallisTec Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, 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 Di2 hydro disc, 2x11Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8070 hydro disc
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2, braze-onShimano Ultegra Di2 R8050, braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 GSShimano Ultegra Di2 R8050 GS
CranksetCannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34Cannondale Si, BB30a, w/ FSA rings, 50/34
Bottom bracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30FSA BB30 Bearings
Rear cogsShimano 105, 11-34, 11-speedShimano Ultegra R8000, 11-32, 11-speed
ChainShimano HG601, 11-speedShimano HG601, 11-speed
PedalsNot IncludedN/A
Brakes
BrakesShimano Ultegra Di2 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotorsShimano Ultegra R8070 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetSynapse, 1-1/4” lower bearing, 25mm top capSynapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap
HandlebarCannondale 2, 7050 Alloy, CompactCannondale C2 Compact, butted 2014 Alloy
StemCannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°Cannondale C2, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
SaddleFabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel railsSelle Royal Seta S1
SeatpostCannondale 2, UD Carbon, 25.4 x 350mmCannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x350mm (48-56) 400mm (58-61)
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Fulcrum Racing 600 DB, 12x100 / (R) Fulcrum Racing 600 DB, 12x142Mavic Aksium Disc, Centerlock, 100x12mm front, 142x12mm rear
RimsFulcrum Racing 600 DB, Alloy clincher, 26mm deepMavic Aksium Disc
SpokesFulcrum, Stainless steelMavic Aksium
Front tireVittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30cSchwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Rear tireVittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30cSchwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di22018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra Di2
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 7, 2026.