Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v vs Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Liv

Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v, side view

CannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS, side view

LivLiv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

At a glance

Differences only

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against SRAM Rival AXS E1.
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport

Carbon

As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Wheelset 700c · Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready 700c · Giant SLR 1 40 WheelSystem

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1

Brake model Shimano Ultegra R8170 Higher range SRAM Rival E1 hydraulic disc

Weight– 7.55 kg

Seatpost– Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, -5/+15mm offset

Prices

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

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.

Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v · Road bike average gearing, very high equipment.
Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · Road bike very demanding, very stable, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

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 Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v12 km/h - 53 km/h
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS11 km/h - 54 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12vLiv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXSother endurance road bikes

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 Endurance

As printed

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

Endurance

As printed

Road Bikes > Endurance

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Max tyre clearance 42 mm 40 mm −2 mm

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

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

Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket– SRAM DUB, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Fully integrated ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

integrated cable routing

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Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

SRAM

As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed

Electronic, wireless

As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra R8100 50/34 with 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter Higher range SRAM Rival E1 33/46T with Quark power meter

Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8100 11-34 Higher range SRAM Rival E1 10-36T

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes yes

Brakes2 differences

Brakes Mechanical disc

As printed

Shimano Ultegra R8170

Hydraulic disc

As printed

SRAM Rival E1 hydraulic disc

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 140 mm −20 mm

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready

700c / 29"

As printed

Giant Gavia Fondo 0, 700x32c, folding, tubeless

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Rim depth– 40 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready Giant Gavia Fondo 0, 700x32c, folding, tubeless

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 32 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width– 400 mm

Handlebar– Liv Contact SL D-Fuse, 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– Giant Contact SL AeroLight ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, -5/+15mm offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size– S

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Differences measured from

Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · M

Stack and reach

Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · M Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · M — Reach (mm) 373 · Stack (mm) 566

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 373 mm

Stack– 566 mm

Top tube (effective)– 535 mm

Seat tube– 465 mm

Head tube– 165 mm

Head angle– 71°

Seat angle– 74°

Chainstays– 420 mm

Wheelbase– 1,007 mm

Front centre– 598 mm

Standover– 762 mm

BB drop– 75 mm

BB height– 261 mm

Fork offset– 50 mm

Trail– 68 mm

Stem– 90 mm

Handlebar width– 647 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v and Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS come with?

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS: SRAM Rival AXS E1.

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v vs Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

At a glance

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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