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Cannondale Caad14 3 vs Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

Cannondale Caad14 3, side view

Cannondale

Caad14 3

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5, side view

Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 5

Mid-rangeAluminium700c2026
Mid-rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

Cannondale Caad14 3, side viewCannondaleCannondale Caad14 3
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 5

At a glance

  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Frame Aluminium
As printed

CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH

 Carbon
As printed

Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport

Wheelset 700c · Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h 700c · DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
GroupsetSame for all Shimano 105 Shimano 105
Brake model Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc
Seatpost Cannondale 3 –Not given

Prices

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Cannondale Caad14 3

Cannondale Caad14 3

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

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Character

  • Caad14 3 · Road bike average gearing, average equipment.
  • Synapse Carbon 5 · Road bike average gearing, average equipment.

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Cannondale Caad14 312 km/h - 52 km/h
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 511 km/h - 53 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Caad14 3Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride type–Not given Endurance
As printed

bikes/road/endurance; Comfortable high-performance road riding, long distance missions, fast group rides

Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

CAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta Steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle

 Carbon
As printed

Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

Max tyre clearance 32 mm 42 mm Best of the comparison+10 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x142 thru-axle

 Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc,

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS500, BSA 68 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Cable routingSame for all Fully integrated °Value not published by the brand
As printed

integrated cable routing

 Fully integrated °Value not published by the brand
As printed

integrated cable routing

Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed

 Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 R7100 50/34 Shimano 105 7100 50/34
Cassette Shimano 105 R7100 11-34 Shimano 105 7100 11-36
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 7100 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x32c

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x32c
Tyre width fitted 28 mm 32 mm +4 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar Vision Trimax Compact °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Cannondale 3 °Value not published by the brand–Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Caad14 3 and Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 come with?

Cannondale Caad14 3: Shimano 105. Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5: Shimano 105.

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