Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra 2014
Like the best grand touring automobiles Cannondale's Performance line of road bikes fuses savage performance with refined luxury.
Pro-level stiffness and light-weight meet bump-eating smoothness and a riding position that encourages long days in the saddle. Fast never felt so good.
Synapse Carbon mates the feathery weight and blistering acceleration of Cannondale's pure race bikes with the more upright position and stable handling Performance Geometry and the comfort of Cannondale's SAVE PLUS micro-suspension system.
The result is a bike that cuts the harshness out of long days in the saddle without sacrificing its sporting soul.
Features
SAVE PLUS Rear Stay Micro-Suspension System A directional carbon lay-up and exaggerated vibration-absorbing tube shapes give the SAVE PLUS chain stay/seat stay system 13% more vertical deflection than the previous version while actually improving the frames lateral and torsional stiffness.
SAVE PLUS Full Carbon Fork Offset dropouts allow the fork blades to have the vertical compliance of a shallow rake fork without sacrificing the Synapse's nimble precise handling. Refined carbon lay-up and SAVE shaping further enhance the forks vertical compliance.
Performance Geometry Compared with Cannondale's Elite race geometry the Synapse features a 2-2.5 cm taller head tube slightly relaxed head angle and longer wheelbase for a more upright riding position and a stable yet lively feel. It's confidence-inspiring relaxing and it avoids the sluggish feel and awkward handling of many road bikes.
| FRAME | Synapse, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, SAVE PLUS, BB30 |
| FORK | Synapse SAVE PLUS, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 tapered steerer |
| RIMS | Mavic Aksium S WTS |
| HUBS | Mavic Aksium S WTS |
| SPOKES | Mavic Aksium S WTS |
| TYRES | Mavic WTS 700x25c |
| PEDALS | N/A |
| CRANKS | FSA SL-K Light Carbon BB30, 50/34 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | FSA BB30 |
| CHAIN | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-speed |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-32, 11-speed |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Ultegra 6800 braze-on |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| SHIFT LEVERS | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| HANDLEBARS | Cannondale C2 Compact |
| GRIPS | Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm |
| STEM | Cannondale C2 31.8mm 6 deg. |
| HEADSET | Synapse, 1-1/4 lower bearing, 25mm top cap |
| BRAKES | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Shimano Ultegra 6800 |
| SEATPOST | Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm (48-51) 350mm (54-61) |
Technical Specification
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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