All information about availability & size recommendation can be found below in the product specification.
Long distances, riding safely.
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L is a comfortable endurance road bike with a carbon frame, Shimano 105 and the integrated SmartSense lighting system.
Model description
The Synapse carbon frame is designed for comfort and confident handling. The relaxed geometry and 30 mm tyres keep you comfortable even after many kilometres and on rough tarmac.
SmartSense powers the front and rear lights from one shared battery in the down tube, so you are always clearly visible. Shimano 105 with 2x11 speeds and hydraulic disc brakes delivers reliable shifting and braking.
What it's for
Long rides, country roads and rough tarmac
Highlights
- Light Synapse carbon frame with endurance geometry
- SmartSense with front and rear light powered by one battery
- Shimano 105 with 2x11 speeds
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Reflective tyres in 30 mm
Product specification
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 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 700c |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 22 |
| Colour | Beige |
