Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 6 2015 - Road Bike
Winner - Cycling Weekly, £1,500 endurance road bike test
Cannondale's Synapse Carbon 105 6 is a super smooth and quick endurance road machine for riders who love to get in the saddle for the long haul. The Carbon 105 6 is not just a great endurance bike though, the light, stiff and strong frame with high quality spec makes a great sportive option...and even, a rapid commuter.
Frame & Fork
At the core of the Synapse Carbon 105 6 is a super lightweight, stiff and strong BallisTec carbon frame. This frame optimises intermediate and high modulus fibres for maximum on-road performance.
Comfort is improved on long journeys thanks to SAVE Plus micro-suspension in the rear triangle, fork, seatpost and seat tube. These all work together to reduce fatiguing road buzz and improve the handling of the road bike.
Geometry is spot on for this kind of bike, it's lively and stable. The headtube is taller, the wheelbase is longer and the head angle is slacker than their Elite Race Geometry. This makes for a balanced ride somewhere between a racier position and upright comfort. This is great for longer days in the saddle, improved handling on all road surfaces and speed.
Components
Not content with just creating an optimised frame, Cannondale also spec the Synapse 105 6 with good quality and capable components.
A Shimano 105 groupset (11 speed) provides reliable and crisp performance over a wide range of gears. It's also worth noting that the frame is Di2 ready for a future upgrade. Shimano RS010 rims are smooth rolling and are race-proven - ideal for use in a sportive.
Simply one of the best endurance frames on the market for 2015. Available through Tredz 0% Finance.
Frame: Synapse, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE PLUS, BB30A
Fork: Synapse SAVE PLUS, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 tapered steerer
Headset: Synapse Si, 1-1/4 lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Bars: Cannondale C4, Alloy, Compact
Stem: Cannondale C4 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
Speed: 22
Front Mech: Shimano 105 5800, braze-on
Rear Mech: Shimano 105 5800 GS
Shifters Shimano 105 5800
Chainset: FSA Gossamer, BB30A, 50/34
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30A
Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-32, 11-speed
Chain: Shimano HG600, 11-speed
Front Brake: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Rear Brake: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Rims: Shimano RS010
Front Hub: Shimano RS010
Rear Hub: Shimano RS010
Spokes: Shimano RS010
Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c Front Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c Rear
Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm (48-51) 350mm (54-61)
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