Synapse 2

Road Reimagined

Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

What it’s for

Enjoyable road riding with comfort, speed, and finesse.

Where it thrives

The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement

What it’s built for

Comfort, handling, going long

Highlights

• Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
• Shimano Tiagra 10-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes
• DT Swiss R470 wheels / 700x30c Vittoria tires
• Fizik Aliante Delta Saddle
• Equipped with Contain top tube bag

So Smooth

With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy’s frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.

So ComfortableSynapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride.

So CapableSynapse’s comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road.

So Ready

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Synapse comes with a Contain top tube bag on some models. It’s easy to load and easy to reach while you’re riding. Bring snacks, tools, a map, or whatever else will help you go farther.

Features

Wide Ranging Capabilities

Clearance for up to 32mm tires, with a big 6mm of room on each side, lets you venture beyond the pavement with comfort and grip – or ride through the wet season with full fenders.

Specially Smooth

Comfort and control you feel, not see. Everything you need for a bump-absorbing ride is engineered into the frame’s tube shapes and alloy construction – giving you a light, smooth, and sleek ride you have to feel to believe.

Mount Up

Mounts and eyelets galore on Synapse Alloy means you can gear up for whatever the day, week, or month has in store. Your favorite bottle cages, gear bags, and accessories are good to go.

SmartSense Compatible

Make every ride better with enhanced visibility and awareness. The SmartSense-compatible Synapse Alloy frame means it’s easy to upgrade to our system of intelligent running lights and rear-facing radar.

Contain Toptube Bag

Easy to load, easy to reach. A Contain Toptube Bag is included, mounted just behind the headtube, so you can have what you need, right when you need it.

Trainer-Ready

Synapse Alloy will help you push hard, on or off the road. Synapse comes with easy-to-install end caps, making it quick and simple to mount the bike on a trainer.

Connected

An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, route and distance info while you ride, registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App.

Lights. Radar. Action.

Specs

Details

• PlatformSynapse
• Model NameSynapse 2
• Model CodeC12602U

Frameset

• FrameLightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142×12 thru-axle, hidden rack/fender mounts
• ForkSynapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts
• HeadsetIntegrated, 1-1/8″ – 1-1/4″

Drivetrain

• Rear DerailleurShimano Tiagra GS
• Front DerailleurShimano Tiagra
• ShiftersShimano Tiagra, 10-speed
• ChainShimano HG54, 10-speed
• CrankShimano Tiagra, 50/34
• Rear CogsShimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed
• Bottom BracketShimano RS500

Brakes

• BrakesShimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors
• Brake LeversShimano Tiagra

Wheels

• RimsDT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless ready
• SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
• Tire Size30
• Wheel Size700c
• Hubs(F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
• TiresVittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
• Front TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
• Rear TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

Components

• HandlebarCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
• StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• GripsCannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
• SaddleFizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
• SeatpostCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

Connectivity

• Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor

Extra

• Extra 1Cannondale Top Tube Bag, Trainer Axle Caps

Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry