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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700cReleased in 2026
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2, side view
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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2

endurance road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment

Key specs

Model year
2026
Frame
Carbon
Wheelset
700c · Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
Drivetrain
2×12
Groupset
SRAM Force AXS
Brake model
SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc

Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Ride type

Ride type
Endurance

Frame and fork

Frame
Carbon
Fork
Carbon
Max tyre clearance
42 mm
Axles
Thru-axles
Cable routing
Fully integrated

Drivetrain

Groupset brand
SRAM
Groupset
SRAM Force AXS
Shifting
Electronic, wireless
Chainrings
2
Gears at the back
12
Chainring teeth
SRAM Force 46/33
Cassette
SRAM Force XG-1270 10-36
Rear derailleur
SRAM Force AXS
Shifters
SRAM Force AXS

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc
Front rotor
160 mm
Rear rotor
160 mm

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size
700c / 29"
Wheelset
Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
Rims
Carbon
Rim inner width
22 mm
Tubeless ready
yes
Tyres
Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c
Tyre width fitted
32 mm

Weight

Weight
Being updated

Spec sheets read at: cannondale.com

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

« Road bike average gearing, very high equipment. »

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Gearing

  • This bike: Synapse Carbon 211 km/h - 54 km/h
  • Average of other endurance road bikes11 km/h - 52 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

From 11 km/h in its easiest gear to 54 km/h in its hardest.

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The range

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Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Cycling

    • Ride type: Endurance
    • Groupset: SRAM Force AXS
    • Max tyre clearance: 42 mm

Frequently asked questions

What kind of riding is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 made for?

Endurance, according to the brand.

How wide a tyre fits the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2?

Up to 42 mm, according to the brand.

Does the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 have electronic shifting?

Electronic, wireless, according to the brand.

Specs updated on Nov 7, 2026Some values come from third-party spec databases, cross-checked with the brand where it publishes them.Report an error