Synapse Carbon 1 2026

Cannondale's Synapse is pure endurance road machine, designed to perform at the highest levels, giving a smooth, fast, and confident ride.  No matter where you ride, this bike is designed to provide ultimate comfort and versatility, making it perfect for any road adventure.

Bike of the year 2025 WINNER

'Against fierce rivals for the crown, and after extensive testing in all conditions, the Synapse stood out for its perfect balance of comfort, handling, fit, innovative features and outstanding value' - BikeRadar

Key features - 

• Hi-Mod Carbon - With the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 2025, this features Cannondale's Hi-Mod carbon, so you know this is strong with losing strength, the only model in the range to feature this, so you know the team at Cannondale kept this for the best.
• Power Ultegra - For the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 2025, the Shimano Ultegra Di2 system is standard, but what if you what to track your ride, Cannondale have you covered, by adding a Powermeter by 4iiii, with advanced metrics such as left/right balance, pedal smoothness and torque effectiveness, the PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeter provides the data you need for training and racing.
• Light Aero & Smooth Reliability   - When lightweight and reliability is a must, then the Reserve Rims laced to a set of DT Swiss hubs is the answer.  Super smooth rolling, easy maintenance DT Swiss hubs paired with the Reserve Rims are a top the range wheelset.

Specifications:

Frame - Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatible, fender mounts
Fork - Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8” to 1-1/5” Delta steerer, 55mm offset, fender mounts
Rims - Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero,
24h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) DT Swiss 350, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) DT Swiss 350, 12x142mm centerlock
Spokes - Sapim CX-Ray Aero straight pull
Tyres - Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready
Crank - Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BSA 68
Chain - Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
Front Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Shifters - Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed
Handlebar - FSA SL-K Compact Carbon
Grips - Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset - Integrated, 1-1/8” - 1-1/2”
Brakes - Shimano Ultegra R8170, 160/160mm CL800 rotors
Brake Levers - Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc
Saddle - Fizik Vento Argo R5, 140mm
Seatpost - Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 20mm offset (51-61cm)
Sizes - 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 ,61cm
Extras - Large StashBag downtube storage bag