All details on Availability & Size Recommendation can be found below the product specifications.
Road Reimagined
Ride smooth, ride fast, ride confident. Wherever the road takes you, the Synapse is ready – a purebred endurance machine that’s comfortable and prepared for anything.
Model Description
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L combines a lightweight carbon frameset with the intelligent SmartSense system and reliable Shimano 105 shifting and braking performance. Designed for riders who want to go fast, safe, and comfortable on long distances – even when the asphalt gets rough.
What it's built for
Where it thrives: country roads, climbs and descents, rough pavement. What it's built for: comfort, confident handling, long-distance performance – your reliable partner for any road ride.
Highlights
- Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset with SmartSense system and integrated front/rear lights
- Shimano 105 11-speed groupset with hydraulic disc brakes
- Cannondale C3 aluminum handlebar, stem and seatpost
Product Specifications
Chassis
| Frame: | Synapse Carbon frame, BSA 68mm bottom bracket shell, 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, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, internal cable routing, 1-1/8" – 1-1/4" tapered steerer |
| Shock: | - |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Shifters: | Shimano 105, 2 x 11-speed |
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| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano 105 |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset: | Shimano FC-RR510, 50/34T chainrings |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA |
| Pedals: | Not included (order here) |
| Chain: | Shimano HG701, 11-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-34T |
| Brakes: | Shimano 105, hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors (front/rear) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano 105 |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | Formula CL-712, 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
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| Rear Hub: | Formula RXC-400, 12 x 142mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
| Rims: | RD 2.1, 28 holes, 21mm internal width |
| Tires: | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective, 700 x 30c |
Components
| Stem: | Cannondale 3, 6061 aluminum, 7° rise |
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| Handlebar: | Cannondale 3, 6061 aluminum, Compact |
| Headset: | Integrated |
| Saddle: | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-Alloy rails |
| Seatpost: | Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 aluminum, 27.2 x 350mm (sizes 48–56) / 27.2 x 400mm (sizes 58–61) |
| Other: | SmartSense with integrated lighting |
Availability & Size Recommendation
48
sold out
157 cm 167 cm 157–167 cm
51
in stock
165 cm 175 cm 165–175 cm
54
in stock
170 cm 180 cm 170–180 cm
56
in stock
175 cm 185 cm 175–185 cm
58
sold out
182 cm 193 cm 182–193 cm
61
sold out
190 cm 203 cm 190–203 cm
Note: size ranges can overlap — in this case, personal preference applies. We are happy to advise you.
| Model year | 2023 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 22 |
