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Road Reimagined
Long ride. Short ride. Always fast. This is WorldTour performance for you.
Model Description
Sleek equipment. High speed. The Synapse Carbon 5 combines Cannondale's ethos of comfort and high performance with a solid specification – mechanical Shimano 105 shifting, magical carbon frame and wide tire clearance for real-world roads. Whether it’s your first serious road bike or your fifteenth racing machine, this model knows the secret: the right bike makes the difference.
What it’s built for
Comfortable and performance-oriented road rides, all-day tours, fast group rides
Highlights
- Light, compliant, sleek and aerodynamic – the Synapse Carbon frame with StashPort downtube storage
- Smooth, consistent and reliable 2x12-speed shifting with proven mechanical Shimano 105
- DT Swiss 470 rims with Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 32C tires – grip, durability and speed
- Cannondale Conceal stem with clean cable routing through the head tube for reduced drag and a sleek look
Product Specification
Frame
| Frame: | Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response construction, internal cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc brake mount, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatible, fender mounts |
|---|---|
| Fork: | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc brake mount, internal routing, 1-1/8" – 1-1/5" Delta steerer, 55mm offset, fender mounts |
| Shock: | - |
Drivetrain & Brakes
| Shifters: | Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano 105 7100 |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano 105 7100, braze-on |
| Crankset: | Shimano 105 7100, BSA, 50/35T |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Pedals: | Not included – order pedals here |
| Chain: | Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano 105 7100, 11–36T, 12-speed |
| Brakes: | Shimano 105 7170, hydraulic disc, 160mm RT64 centerlock rotors (front/rear) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano 105 7120 |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | Shimano RS470, 12x100mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub: | Shimano RS470, 12x142mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
| Rims: | DT Swiss R470 DB, 28H |
| Tires: | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700 x 32c |
Components
| Stem: | Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8mm, -6° |
|---|---|
| Handlebar: | Vision Trimax Compact TT Alloy |
| Headset: | Integrated, 1-1/8" – 1-1/2" |
| Saddle: | Fizik Terra Argo X7, 150mm |
| Seatpost: | HollowGram 27, Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 330mm, 15mm offset |
| Other: | Cannondale Wheel Sensor, Large StashBag downtube storage |
Size Recommendation & Availability
48
approx. 1 week lead time
157 cm
167 cm
51
December 2025*
165 cm
175 cm
54
in stock
170 cm
180 cm
56
approx. 1 week lead time
175 cm
185 cm
58
approx. 1 week lead time
182 cm
193 cm
61
November 2025*
190 cm
203 cm
Video of the new Synapse Series
| Model year | 2025 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 24 |
