2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE

Archived: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra SE · Road · Published sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: NEW Synapse Disc, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle · Fork: · Carbon

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc · Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS · Crankset: HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing 50/34 · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 Bearings · Rear cogs: Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-34, 11-speed · Chain: Shimano HG601, 11-speed

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm

• Inspect pads, rotors, calipers and the complete cable or hose path. Both levers should feel consistent and both calipers should release without persistent rubbing.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: WTB KOM i21 TCS 28-hole · Hubs: Formula CL-712 front, RXC-142 Rear · Front tire: WTB Exposure, 700x30c, tubeless, gumwall · Rear tire: WTB Exposure, 700x30c, tubeless, gumwall

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: Synapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap · Handlebar: Cannondale C1 Ultralight Alloy Handlebar · Stem: Cannondale SAVE System · Seatpost: Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61) · Saddle: Fabric Scoop Radius Elite

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.