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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo vs Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo, side view

Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v, side view

Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026
High endEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Cannondale Synapse line: 8 differences, mostly in the components.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

At a glance

  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force AXS, against SRAM Rival AXS.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle

 Carbon
As printed

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

Wheelset 700c · Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready 700c · DT Swiss E1800 Spline, 24h, tubeless ready
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Force AXS Higher range SRAM Rival AXS
Brake model SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc Higher range SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Character

  • Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo · Road bike average gearing, very high equipment.
  • Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v · Road bike average gearing, rather high 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 Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo11 km/h - 54 km/h
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v11 km/h - 54 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense StvzoCannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Components and specs

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

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Endurance
As printed

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

 Endurance
As printed

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

Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 42 mm 42 mm
AxlesSame for all 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,

 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,

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 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Force AXS

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless Electronic, wireless
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 SRAM Force 46/33 Higher range SRAM Rival 46/33
Cassette SRAM Force XG-1270 10-36 Higher range SRAM Rival 10-36
Rear derailleur SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

Rims Carbon °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes °Value not published by the brand
TyresSame for all Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c
Tyre width fittedSame for all 32 mm 32 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo and Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v come with?

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo: SRAM Force AXS. Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v: SRAM Rival AXS.

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