Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc 2015 - Road Bike

The Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc is comfortable and very smooth, it never holds you back. Good handling. Great performance. With all the benefits of hydraulic disc brakes making this ideal year round endurance bike...equally good as a commuter, fitness trainer and sportive racer.

Frame & Fork

The Synapse Carbon Ultegra comes built with Cannondale's exceptional BallisTec Carbon frame - very lightweight, strong and stiff for all on-road performance. A smooth ride feel comes from SAVE PLUS technologies in the rear triangle, fork, seatpost and seat tube - all working together to minimise road buzz travelling through the frame into your muscles. This makes even the longest rides comfortable, whilst at the same time improving handling.

If you want to upgrade to electronic Di2 Ultegra or Dura Ace the frame is compatible.

A carbon fork with tapered steerer again helps to soak up road buzz, but also provides front end stiffness and precision turning - something just as good on a busy commute as on a rapid distance ride.

Geometry has been optimised for endurance riders with a taller headtube, longer wheelbase and slacker head angle than their SuperSix race bikes. This geometry (called S.E.R.G) blends a racing position with upright comfort for confident handling and comfort on those long days in the saddle.

Components

The main talking point has to be the addition of Shimano RS685 hydraulic disc brakes. 140mm rotors (front and rear) provide powerful braking in all conditions, great for UK weather conditions. Virtually no maintenance and servicing is a definite plus, and the ability to ride on rougher conditions improve the versatility of the Synapse Carbon Ultegra.

A Shimano Ultegra groupset (11 speed) provides brilliant gearing and braking performance. This groupset is just one step below Dura-Ace, if you're not a pro-rider then you'll likely not notice the slight weight and performance difference. Mavic Aksium WTS tyres are smooth and fast-rolling with decent grip for poorer road terrain. They're also very durable.

Simply one of the best endurance frames on the market for 2015. Available through Tredz 0% Finance.

The Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc 2015 Features are:

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 C2 Compact, butted 2014 alloy

Stem: Cannondale C2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

Speed: 22

Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra 6800, braze-on

Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra 6800 GS

Shifters Shimano RS685

Chainset: Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30A, FSA rings, 50/34

Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30

Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-32, 11-speed

Chain: Shimano HG600, 11-speed

Front Brake: Shimano RS685 hydraulic disc, 140/140

Rear Brake: Shimano RS685 hydraulic disc, 140/140

Rims: Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

Front Hub: Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

Rear Hub: Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

Spokes: Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

Tyres: Mavic Aksion WTS, 700x28c, folding Front Mavic Aksion WTS, 700x28c, folding Rear

Seatpost: Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm (48-51) 350mm (54-61)

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