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Road Reimagined
Long ride. Short ride. Always fast. That’s WorldTour performance for you.
Model Description
The sharp end of endurance. The Synapse Carbon 1 is carved from superlight Hi-MOD carbon and tuned for the real world. The SystemBar cockpit delivers sleek control, Shimano Ultegra Di2 delivers flawless electronic precision, while Reserve’s 42|49 Turbulent Aero wheels slice through wind and roll with poise over chunky tarmac. A stealth missile for long-haul glory, wrapped in composure and ready for whatever the road throws next.
What it’s built for
Comfortable, performance-oriented road rides, long all-day tours, fast group rides
Highlights
- Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction — incredibly light and responsive
- SystemBar R-One — low-drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem co-developed with MomoDesign
- Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels with DT Swiss 350 hubs — sleek aero performance for all-day rides
- Ultegra Di2 — effortlessly accurate shifting from Shimano’s electronic 12-speed drivetrain
- Vittoria Corsa PRO Control tires — racing performance for tough conditions
- 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO crank-based power meter
Product Specifications
Chassis
| Frame: | Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, internal routing, downtube StashPort, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68 mm threaded BB, Flat Mount disc brake mount, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatible, fender mounts |
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| Fork: | Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, integrated crown race, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Flat Mount disc brake mount, internal routing, 1-1/8" – 1-1/5" Delta tapered steerer, 55 mm offset, fender mounts |
| Shock: | – |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Shifters: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed |
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| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Crankset: | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34 T, 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO power meter, 165 mm (44 cm), 170 mm (48–51 cm), 172.5 mm (54–56 cm), 175 mm (58–61 cm) |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Pedals: | Not included — order pedals here |
| Chain: | Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11–34 T, 12-speed |
| Brakes: | Shimano Ultegra R8170, hydraulic disc brakes, 160 mm CL800 rotors (f/r) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | DT Swiss 350, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
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| Rear Hub: | DT Swiss 350, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
| Wheels: | Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero, carbon, 24 holes, tubeless ready |
| Spokes: | Sapim CX-Ray Aero, straight pull |
| Tires: | Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700 x 32 c, tubeless ready |
Components
| Bar/Stem: | Cannondale SystemBar R-One, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing, 90 x 380 mm (44 cm), 90 x 400 mm (48–51 cm), 100 x 420 mm (54–56 cm), 110 x 420 mm (58–61 cm) |
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| Bar Tape: | Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3 mm |
| Headset: | Integrated, 1-1/8" – 1-1/2" |
| Saddle: | Fizik Vento Argo R5, 140 mm |
| Seatpost: | Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 330 mm, 0 mm offset (44–48 cm), 15 mm offset (51–61 cm) |
| Others: | Large StashBag downtube storage, Fillmore tubeless valves, SystemBar R-One computer mount (Garmin/Wahoo) |
Video of the New Synapse Series
| Model year | 2025 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 24 |
| Colour | Blue |
