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2018 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105

Original manufacturer specifications including 700c wheels, geometry for 6 published sizes.

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Model year
2018
Category
Road
Sizes
48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Colors
Jet Black w/ Anthracite, Hazard Orange, Acid Red and Oxblood - Satin (BBQ)
Geometry
6 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
Record coverage
24 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
Archive ID
900002483

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 3 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

485154565861

Published colors

Jet Black w/ AnthraciteHazard OrangeAcid Red and Oxblood - Satin (BBQ)

Frameset

Frame ConstructionNEW Synapse Disc, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30, flat mount
Frame MaterialAluminum
ForkNEW Synapse SAVE Disc Asymmetric, Carbon blades, 1-1/8” - 1 1/4” Tapered Steerer, flat mount, 50mm rake (48, 51), 60mm rake (54-61)
Fork MaterialCarbon

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano 105
Front DerailleurShimano 105, braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
CranksetFSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34
Bottom BracketFSA BB30
Rear CogsShimano 105, 11-32, 11-speed
ChainKMC X11EL, 11-speed
PedalsWellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Brakes

BrakesTRP Spyre C cable disc, 160/160mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetFSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
HandlebarCannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 Alloy
StemCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
SaddleCannondale Stage Ergo
SeatpostCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)

Wheels & Tires

HubsFormula CX-20 Front, CX-22 Rear
RimsRD 2.0 Disc, 28-hole
SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
Front TireVittoria Zaffiro 700x28c
Rear TireVittoria Zaffiro 700x28c
Wheel Size700c

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

6 sizes · 14 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

Measurement485154565861
Seat tube422 mm443 mm480 mm520 mm550 mm590 mm
Effective top tube517 mm531 mm547 mm563 mm580 mm604 mm
Head tube123 mm143 mm159 mm178 mm202 mm232 mm
Head-tube angle70.8°71°71.9°72.1°72.3°72.5°
Seat-tube angle74.6°74.3°73.9°73.5°73°72.5°
Wheelbase999 mm1010 mm1004 mm1014 mm1025 mm1041 mm
Bottom-bracket drop——73 mm73 mm70 mm70 mm
Bottom-bracket height——272 mm272 mm275 mm275 mm
Reach371 mm376 mm383 mm389 mm394 mm403 mm
Stack530 mm550 mm570 mm589 mm609 mm639 mm
Standover height701 mm722 mm755 mm787 mm816 mm851 mm
Fork offset / rake——50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Front center598 mm608 mm602 mm612 mm622 mm638 mm
Trail57 mm55 mm60 mm59 mm58 mm56 mm

Geometry source: Cannondale MY18 Dealer Book, PDF page 185 Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

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48 geometry

Archive context: The head angle of 70.8° sits toward the slacker end. Its reach of 371 mm sits toward the shorter end. The seat angle of 74.6° sits somewhat steeper than typical.

Compared with 23 distinct road geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.
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Parts & serviceability

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ChainExact archived part
KMC X11EL, 11-speed Exact archived model
Cassette / rear cogsMatching configuration
Shimano 105, 11-32, 11-speed Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Component family — verify exact version
Front tireMatching fit standard
Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
Bottom bracketQualified part search
FSA BB30 Named archived component — verify dimensions
CranksetQualified part search
FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34 Named archived component — verify exact version
Front derailleurOne check needed
Shimano 105, braze-on Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Rear derailleurOne check needed
Shimano 105 GS Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
ShiftersOne check needed
Shimano 105 Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
SeatpostMatching fit standard
25.4 mm seatpost Published diameter — verify length and setback

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Used-bike inspection

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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.

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  • FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesMake sure both cables move freely and the calipers release cleanly. Check pad thickness, rotor wear and rotor alignment.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 →
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Archived: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Disc 105 · Road · Published sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

Archived: Frame: NEW Synapse Disc, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30, flat mount · Fork: NEW Synapse SAVE Disc Asymmetric, Carbon blades, 1-1/8” - 1 1/4” Tapered Steerer, flat mount, 50mm rake (48, 51), 60mm rake (54-61) · Carbon

Archived: Shifters: Shimano 105 · Front derailleur: Shimano 105, braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 GS · Crankset: FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34 · Bottom bracket: FSA BB30 · Rear cogs: Shimano 105, 11-32, 11-speed · Chain: KMC X11EL, 11-speed

Archived: Brakes: TRP Spyre C cable disc, 160/160mm

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: RD 2.0 Disc, 28-hole · Hubs: Formula CX-20 Front, CX-22 Rear · Front tire: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c · Rear tire: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28c

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap · Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 Alloy · Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. · Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61) · Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo · Pedals: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

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Checked Sep 28, 2026 1:57 am

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Model-year coverage: 0 of 1 qualifying asking-price listing explicitly state 2018. There are not yet three year-confirmed used listings, so the used summary is labeled as broader model-family context.

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