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 Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar
SPECIFICATIONS
Details
Model Name
Synapse Carbon 2 RLE
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 Di2 R8150
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, wireless, 2x12
Chain
Shimano Ultegra R8100, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
Rear Cogs
Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano R8100 BSA
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Rapid Red 500
Spokes
Fulcrum, Stainless steel
Hubs
(F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 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
FSA Gossamer Compact
Stem
Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
Saddle
Fizik Tempo Argo R5, 150mm width, S-alloy rails
Seatpost
Cannondale 2 SmartSense, UD Carbon, 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