All details on Availability & Size
Recommendation can be found below the product specifications.
Road Reimagined
Long ride. Short ride. Always fast. That’s WorldTour performance for you.
Model Description
Streamlined spec. Serious speed. The Synapse Carbon 5 blends Cannondale’s hallmark comfort and performance with a smart component choice — mechanical Shimano 105, a magic carbon frame and generous tire clearance for real-world roads. Whether it’s your first serious road bike or your fifteenth race machine, this one knows the secret: the right bike makes all the difference.
What it’s built for
Comfortable, performance-oriented road rides, long all-day tours, fast group rides
Highlights
- Light, compliant, slim and aero — Synapse Carbon frame with StashPort downtube storage
- Smooth, consistent and reliable 2x12 shifting from 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/hose routing through the head tube for less drag and a sleek look
Product Specifications
Chassis
| Frame: | Synapse 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 |
|---|---|
| Fork: | Synapse 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 105 7100, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano 105 7100 |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano 105 7100, braze-on |
| Crankset: | Shimano 105 7100, BSA, 50/35 T |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano BSA 68 |
| Pedals: | Not included — order pedals here |
| Chain: | Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette: | Shimano 105 7100, 11–36 T, 12-speed |
| Brakes: | Shimano 105 7170, hydraulic disc brakes, 160 mm RT64 Centerlock rotors (f/r) |
| Brake Levers: | Shimano 105 7120 |
Wheels
| Front Hub: | Shimano RS470, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub: | Shimano RS470, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle, Centerlock disc mount |
| Rims: | DT Swiss R470 DB, 28 holes |
| Tires: | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700 x 32 c |
Components
| Stem: | Cannondale C1 Conceal, alloy, 31.8 mm, −6° |
|---|---|
| Handlebar: | Vision Trimax Compact TT Alloy |
| Headset: | Integrated, 1-1/8" – 1-1/2" |
| Saddle: | Fizik Terra Argo X7, 150 mm |
| Seatpost: | HollowGram 27, alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 330 mm, 15 mm offset |
| Others: | Cannondale Wheel Sensor, Large StashBag downtube storage |
Availability & Size Recommendation
48
approx. 1 week delivery time
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
approx. 1 week delivery time
175 cm
185 cm
175 – 185 cm
58
December 2025*
182 cm
193 cm
182 – 193 cm
61
November 2025*
190 cm
203 cm
190 – 203 cm
*for pre-order
Note: size ranges may overlap — in this case, rider preference applies. We’re happy to help.
Video of the New Synapse Series
| Model year | 2025 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
| Gears | 24 |
