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2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s Ultegra
Original manufacturer specifications including 700c wheels, geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2018
- Category
- Road
- Sizes
- 44, 48, 51, 54
- Colors
- Jet Black w/Cashmere and Turquoise - Gloss (BLK)
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 24 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002485
Frameset
| Frame Construction | NEW Synapse Disc Women’s, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30a |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon |
| 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 |
| Fork Material | Carbon |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si, BB30a, w/ FSA rings, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 Bearings |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-32, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Pedals | N/A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Synapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 Women’s Compact Wing, butted 6061 Alloy |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 Women’s |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Mavic Aksium Disc, Centerlock |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Aksium Disc |
| Spokes | Mavic Aksium |
| Front Tire | Schwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c |
| Rear Tire | Schwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 44 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 370 mm | 407 mm | 443 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 505 mm | 517 mm | 531 mm | 547 mm |
| Head tube | 103 mm | 122 mm | 137 mm | 161 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.2° | 70.8° | 71.7° | 71.7° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.7° | 74.6° | 74.3° | 73.9° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 mm | 996 mm | 994 mm | 1008 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 272 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 371 mm | 377 mm | 382 mm |
| Stack | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm |
| Standover height | 680 mm | 712 mm | 742 mm | 773 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 60 mm | 60 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Front center | 591 mm | 598 mm | 596 mm | 609 mm |
| Trail | 60 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
Geometry source: Cannondale MY18 Dealer Book, PDF page 190 Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
44 geometry
Archive context: Its trail of 60 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. The head angle of 70.2° sits toward the slacker end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Compared with 16 distinct road geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 44 geometry 48 geometry
Archive context: Its trail of 56 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 70.8° sits toward the slacker end.
Compared with 19 distinct road geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 48 geometry 51 geometry
Archive context: Its trail of 56 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its stack of 550 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Compared with 19 distinct road geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 51 geometry 54 geometry
Archive context: Its trail of 56 mm sits toward the lower-trail end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 73 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 71.7° sits toward the slacker end.
Compared with 21 distinct road geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 54 geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Exact archived model
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-32, 11-speed
Interpreted as Shimano Ultegra · 11-speed Component family — verify exact version
Schwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm
Brake model identified — verify pad shape
FSA BB30 Bearings
Named archived component — verify dimensions
Selle Royal Seta S1 Women’s
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
Interpreted as Shimano Ultegra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS
Interpreted as Shimano Ultegra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc
Interpreted as Shimano Ultegra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth brakes should stop firmly and release without rubbing. Inspect pad thickness, rotor wear and alignment, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s Ultegra · Road · Published sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →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
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc · Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS · Crankset: Cannondale Si, BB30a, w/ FSA rings, 50/34 · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 Bearings · Rear cogs: Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-32, 11-speed · Chain: Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: Mavic Aksium Disc · Hubs: Mavic Aksium Disc, Centerlock · Front tire: Schwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c · Rear tire: Schwalbe Lugano, Folding, 700x28c
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Synapse Si, 25mm carbon top cap · Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Women’s Compact Wing, butted 6061 Alloy · Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. · Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm · Saddle: Selle Royal Seta S1 Women’s
Before and during the test ride
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