2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s Apex 1 SE

Archived: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s Apex 1 SE · Road · Published sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54

• 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 Women’s, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a · Fork: NEW 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 · 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.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex 1 HRD · Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex 1 Long cage · Crankset: SRAM Apex 1, BB30a, 44T X-Sync · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30A · Rear cogs: SRAM PG 1130, 11-42, 11-speed · Chain: SRAM PC 1110, 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: SRAM Apex 1 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/160mm

• 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 STP i19 TCS 28-hole · Hubs: Formula RX-512 Front, RX-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, 1-1/4” lower bearing, 25mm top cap · Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Women’s, butted 6061 Alloy, Compact · Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. · Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm · Saddle: Fabric Scoop Radius Sport Women’s

• 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.