Cannondale Alloy Synapse 105 Review

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Cannondale alloy synapse 105 review. Just like the more expensive carbon models the synapse alloy features serg endurance race geometry. Shimano 105 with cannondale si crank tire clearance. Synapse disc 105 se find a bike shop in stock. Cannondale are masters of aluminium and the synapse alloy offers an exceptional ride quality.

While it was trickier than usual to find real downsides from this bike to bring to this review we actually found two that you need to know about. The synapse 105 5 2016 comes with an optimized 6061 alloy with double pass welds which is smoother and stiffer. 4 2 out of 5 29 reviews. Known for its ride smoothing ability the synapse even in this bargain form instantly feels comfortable.

This gives you stable handling with an efficient slightly more upright road cycling position that is designed to keep you comfortable as you clock up the miles on less than perfect road surfaces. The cannondale synapse comes in various color options but only depending on the model that you re getting. The cannondale synapse carbon 105 se is one of our bike of the year bikes for 2019. The alloy finishing kit is cannondale s own as is the saddle.

700c the synapse disc 105 se is the top model in the four bike synapse alloy. Please review our cookie policy to learn more or to change your cookie settings. It s a budget priced offering aimed at riders looking for all the performance and capability of the synapse. Although it is clearly an endurance machine experts felt that it was definitely aggressive enough to be entered in races.

Cannondale c3 6061 alloy 25 4 x 350mm 44 56 400mm 58 61. Bottom line cannondale s synapse is spread across a myriad of models and specifications in alloy carbon and hi modulus carbon.