Synapse Carbon 5 2026

The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 2025 offers the ultimate road biking experience - it's flexible and comfortable, yet lightweight and quick. It embodies the perfect blend of speed and adventure, presenting the best of both our racing and gravel bikes. Discover the pure joy of road riding with Synapse.

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 -

• Strong & Light -Rolling the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 2025 will be a breeze with the DT Swiss Rim's laced to Shimano Disc Brake Hubs.
• Full 105 -For quality and value, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 2025 is fitted with the competition-grade Shimano 105 12 Speed Drivetrain, this offer's a truly unique balance of impressive performance and reliability.
• Compact Finish -Taking care of the finishing kit on the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 2025 is by Cannondale, Vision, HollowGram and Fizik, top features for a top bike.

Specifications:

Frame - Synapse 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 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 - DT Swiss E550, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Shimano RS470, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Shimano RS470, 12x142mm centerlock
Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g
Tyres - Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x32c
Pedals - Not included
Crank - Shimano 105 7100, BSA, 50/35
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BSA 68
Chain - Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
Cassette - Shimano 105 7100, 11-36, 12-speed
Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 7100, braze-on
Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 7100
Shifters - Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
Handlebar - Vision Trimax Compact TT Alloy
Grips - Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset - Integrated, 1-1/8” - 1-1/2”
Brakes - Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160 RT70 rotors
Brake Levers - Shimano 105 7120 hydraulic disc
Saddle - Fizik Terra Argo X7, 150mm
Seatpost - HollowGram 27, Alloy, 2 bolt clamp, 330mm, 15mm offset
Sizes - 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
Extras - Large StashBag downtube storage bag