Where it thrives
The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement
What it's built for
Comfort, handling, going long
Highlights
- Lightweight Synapse Carbon Frameset / Full SmartSense system with radar and lights
- Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed group with hydraulic disc brakes
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar
SPECIFICATIONS
Details
Model Name
Synapse Carbon 2 RL
Frameset
Frame
Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts
Fork
Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts
Headset
Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra GS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed
Chain
Shimano HG701, 11-speed
Crank
Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
Rear Cogs
Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano R60 BSA
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
Spokes
Fulcrum, Stainless steel
Hubs
(F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
Front Tire
Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
Rear Tire
Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
Components
Handlebar
Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact
Stem
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
Saddle
Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Seatpost
Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)
Connectivity
Wheel Sensor
Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Extra
Extra 1
SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle
