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Cannondale Synapse: every build compared

Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v

Mid-rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

The 8 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo, side viewCannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

At a glance

  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force AXS, against Shimano 105.
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 12 km/h.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

Wheelset 700c · DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h 700c · DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h 700c · DT Swiss E1800 Spline, 24h, tubeless ready 700c · Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Shimano 105 Di2 SRAM Rival AXS SRAM Force AXS Higher range
Brake model Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc Higher range

Prices

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

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

Character

  • Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12v · Road bike average gearing, average equipment.
  • Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo · Road bike average gearing, very 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 5 Shimano 105 12v11 km/h - 53 km/h
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12v12 km/h - 53 km/h
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12v11 km/h - 54 km/h
  • Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo11 km/h - 54 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Shimano 105 12vCannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Shimano 105 Di2 12vCannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Smartsense Stvzo SRAM Rival AXS 12vCannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Smartsense Stvzo

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

 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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 42 mm 42 mm 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,

 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

 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

Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand Shimano Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Force AXS

Shifting Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, wireless, 12-speed

 Electronic, wireless Electronic, wireless
ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 7100 50/34 Shimano 105 7100 50/34 SRAM Rival 46/33 SRAM Force 46/33 Higher range
Cassette Shimano 105 7100 11-36 Shimano 105 7100 11-34 SRAM Rival 10-36 SRAM Force XG-1270 10-36 Higher range
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 7100 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2 7150 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, wireless, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc

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

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x32c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless ready–Not given–Not given yes °Value not published by the brand yes °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x32c Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c
Tyre width fittedSame for all 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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