Bicycle comparison

2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105 · 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105

Specification	2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105	2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Overview
Model year	2020	2019
Brand	Cannondale	Cannondale
Model	Synapse Carbon Disc 105	Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Bicycle type	Road	Road
Archive ID	900002931	900002731
Colors	Black (BLK); Nuclear Yellow (NYW)	Meteor Gray w/ Graphite and Acid Red - Gloss (MTG)
Sizes	48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61	48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Frameset
Frame construction	BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle, internal cable routing, removable fender bridge	Synapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle
Frame material	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	BallisTec 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 rake	Synapse 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 rake
Fork material	Carbon	Carbon
Drivetrain
Shifters	Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11	Shimano 105, 2x11
Front derailleur	Shimano 105, braze-on	Shimano 105, braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105 GS	Shimano 105 GS
Crankset	Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34	Cannondale Si, BB30a w/ FSA rings, 50/34
Bottom bracket	Cannondale Alloy PressFit30	Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Rear cogs	Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed	Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain	Shimano HG601, 11-speed	Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Pedals	Not Included	Not Included
Brakes
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors	Shimano 105 7070 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	Synapse, 1-1/4” lower bearing, 25mm top cap	Synapse Si, 25mm Alloy top cap
Handlebar	Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact	Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
Stem	Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7-degree	Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Saddle	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seatpost	Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (46-56), 400mm (58-61)	Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)
Wheels & tires
Hubs	(F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock	Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear
Rims	RD 2.0, 28h	RD 2.0, 28h
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14g	Stainless Steel, 14g
Front tire	Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c	Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c
Rear tire	Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c	Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c
Wheel size	700c	700c

Specification

2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105

2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105

Overview

Model year

2020

2019

Brand

Cannondale

Model

Synapse Carbon Disc 105

Bicycle type

Road

Archive ID

900002931

900002731

Colors

Black (BLK); Nuclear Yellow (NYW)

Meteor Gray w/ Graphite and Acid Red - Gloss (MTG)

Sizes

48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

Frameset

Frame construction

BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle, internal cable routing, removable fender bridge

Synapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle

Frame material

Carbon

Fork

BallisTec 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 rake

Synapse 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 rake

Fork material

Carbon

Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11

Shimano 105, 2x11

Front derailleur

Shimano 105, braze-on

Rear derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Crankset

Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34

Cannondale Si, BB30a w/ FSA rings, 50/34

Bottom bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Rear cogs

Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG601, 11-speed

Pedals

Not Included

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors

Shimano 105 7070 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors

Cockpit & contact points

Headset

Synapse, 1-1/4” lower bearing, 25mm top cap

Synapse Si, 25mm Alloy top cap

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact

Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, Compact

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7-degree

Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (46-56), 400mm (58-61)

Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)

Wheels & tires

Hubs

(F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock

Formula RX-512 12x100 front, RX-142 12x142 rear

Rims

RD 2.0, 28h

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14g

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front tire

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c

Rear tire

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c

Wheel size

700c

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	2020 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105	2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105
Selected size / position	54	54
Reach	382 mm	382 mm
Stack	570 mm	570 mm
Effective top tube	547 mm	547 mm
Head-tube angle	71.7°	71.7°
Seat-tube angle	73.9°	73.9°
Seat tube	480 mm	480 mm
Head tube	161 mm	161 mm
Chainstay / rear center	410 mm	410 mm
Wheelbase	1008 mm	1008 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	73 mm	73 mm
Bottom-bracket height	272 mm	272 mm
Standover height	773 mm	773 mm
Fork offset / rake	55 mm	55 mm
Front center	609 mm	609 mm
Trail	56 mm	56 mm

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