All information about availability & size recommendation can be found below in the product specification.
Comfort with all-round awareness.
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RL is an endurance road bike with a carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra and SmartSense with lights and radar.
Model description
The Synapse carbon frame is designed for comfort and confident handling. The relaxed geometry and 30 mm tyres keep you relaxed even on long rides and rough tarmac.
SmartSense powers the front and rear lights and the radar from one shared battery. The radar warns you of vehicles approaching from behind. Shimano Ultegra with 2x11 speeds and Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 wheels round off the build.
What it's for
Long rides, country roads and riding in traffic
Highlights
- Light Synapse carbon frame with endurance geometry
- SmartSense with front and rear light and radar from one battery
- Shimano Ultegra with 2x11 speeds
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 wheels
- Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres in 30 mm
Product specification
Chassis
| Frame: | Synapse Carbon frame, BSA 68mm bottom bracket, Flat Mount disc brake mount, 12 x 142mm thru-axle, internal cable routing with Switchplate, SmartSense compatible |
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| Fork: | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12 x 100mm Speed Release thru-axle, internal cable routing, 1-1/8" – 1-1/4" tapered steerer |
| Shock: | - |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Shifters: | Shimano Ultegra, 2 x 11-speed |
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| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset: | Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 tooth chainrings |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA |
| Pedals: | Not included – order pedals here |
| Chain: | Shimano HG710, 11-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11–34 teeth |
| Brakes: | Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors (front/rear) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano Ultegra |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
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| Rear Hub: | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12 x 142mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
| Rims: | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tires: | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c |
Components
| Stem: | Cannondale 2, 6061 alloy, 7° rise |
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| Handlebar: | Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, compact |
| Headset: | Integrated |
| Saddle: | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-Alloy Rails |
| Seatpost: | Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (48–56cm) / 27.2 x 350mm (58–61cm) |
| Others: | SmartSense with lights and radar |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 22 |
| Colour | Green |
