Cannondale 2020 Synapse Carbon 105 Bicycle - Women's
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Description
Extend your ride. In full carbon, this bike strikes a delicate balance of performance and endurance. Spec'd with Shimano 105, the workhorse of groupsets, it's ideal for competitive riders as a training rig. Or it's the one-true-love bike for roadies searching for an all-round performer. From group rides to charity challenges, this bike is a thing of beauty, and it doesn't disappoint.
- BallisTec Carbon frame and carbon fork, with endurance road bike geometry.
- Women's specific features: Women's saddle and slim-width handlebars.
- 2x11 drive train pairs 50-34T chain rings with an 11-34T cassette.
- Shimano 105 groupset.
- Hydraulic disc brakes.
- Shimano HG601 chain.
- Stiff double-wall alloy rims.
- 700x30c clincher tires.
- Bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your bike to any MEC Bike Shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for two years after purchase.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Weight | 8.8kg (44 cm) |
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Ideal for |
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Frame | BallisTec Carbon |
Fork | BallisTec Carbon |
Stem | Cannondale 3 6061 31.8mm |
Seatpost | Cannondale 3 6061 Alloy 31.6 x 400mm |
Headset | Synapse |
Handlebars | Cannondale C3 Compact 6061 |
Grips/tape | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/ gel |
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes are more powerful than rim brakes, but less powerful than hydraulic brakes. |
Shimano 105 (hydraulic disc) |
Brake levers | Shimano 105 |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (rear) | Shimano 105 |
Crank + rings | Cannondale 1 BB30a FSA 50-34T |
Bottom bracket | Cartridge bearing |
Pedals | Sold separately |
Hub (front) | Formula |
Hub (rear)
The hub affects a bike’s rolling efficiency. Internally geared hubs require significantly less maintenance. |
Formula |
Cassette
Cassettes with a smaller range allow you to go faster; a bigger range makes climbing hills easier. |
Shimano 105 11-speed 11-34T |
Chain | Shimano HG601-11 |
Spokes | Stainless |
Rims | Cannondale Disc |
Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 700 x 30 |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Women's Sport |
Made in | Taiwan |
44cm | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | |
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Rider height (cm) Rider height (cm) | 150-160 | 157-167 | 165-175 | 170-180 |
Seat tube: centre to top (B) (mm) Seat tube: centre to top (B) (mm) | 370 | 407 | 443 | 480 |
Top tube horizontal (C) (mm) Top tube horizontal (C) (mm) | 505 | 517 | 531 | 547 |
Head tube length (E) (mm) Head tube length (E) (mm) | 103 | 122 | 137 | 161 |
Seat tube angle (F) (⁰) Seat tube angle (F) (⁰) | 74.7 | 74.6 | 74.3 | 73.9 |
Head tube angle (G) (⁰) Head tube angle (G) (⁰) | 70.2 | 70.8 | 71.7 | 71.7 |
Chain stay (H) (mm) Chain stay (H) (mm) | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
Wheelbase (I) (mm) Wheelbase (I) (mm) | 989 | 996 | 994 | 1,008 |
Standover (J)
(mm)
Standover (J)
(mm)
Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam. |
680 | 712 | 742 | 773 |
Bottom bracket drop (K) (mm) Bottom bracket drop (K) (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Bottom bracket height (L) (mm) Bottom bracket height (L) (mm) | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
Stack height (M) (mm) Stack height (M) (mm) | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 |
Reach (N) (mm) Reach (N) (mm) | 365 | 371 | 377 | 381 |
Fork rake (mm) Fork rake (mm) | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 |
Front centre (mm) Front centre (mm) | 591 | 598 | 596 | 609 |
How to measure

- Standover (J)
- Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam.