Synapse Carbon 2 RL

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          Road Reimagined

          Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

          Where it thrives

          The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement

          What it's built for

          Comfort, handling, going long

          Highlights

          • Lightweight Synapse Carbon Frameset / Full SmartSense system with radar and lights
          • Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed group with hydraulic disc brakes
          • Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar

          Road Reimagined

          So Smooth
          With Synapse, comfort is built in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.
          So Fast
          Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a machine that loves to fly.
          So Capable
          With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere.
          So Brilliant
          Ride assured, with increased visibility and enhance awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) makes it easy to ride smart.

          Learn about SmartSense

          Features

          Wide Ranging Capabilities

          Clearance for 35mm tires lets you venture beyond the perfectly paved with comfort and grip - or ride through the wet season with full fenders.

          Specs

          Details

          • Platform
            Synapse Carbon
          • Model Name
            Synapse Carbon 2 RL
          • Model Code
            C12251U

          Frameset

          • Frame
            Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts
          • Fork
            Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts
          • Headset
            Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"

          Drivetrain

          • Rear Derailleur
            Shimano Ultegra GS
          • Front Derailleur
            Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
          • Shifters
            Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed
          • Chain
            Shimano HG701, 11-speed
          • Crank
            Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
          • Rear Cogs
            Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
          • Bottom Bracket
            Shimano R60 BSA

          Brakes

          • Brakes
            Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
          • Brake Levers
            Shimano Ultegra hydraulic

          Wheels

          • Rims
            Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
          • Spokes
            Fulcrum, Stainless steel
          • Tire Size
            30
          • Wheel Size
            700c
          • Hubs
            (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock
          • Tires
            Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
          • Front Tire
            Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
          • Rear Tire
            Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

          Components

          • Handlebar
            Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact
          • Stem
            Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
          • Grips
            Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
          • Saddle
            Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
          • Seatpost
            Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)

          Connectivity

          • Wheel Sensor
            Cannondale Wheel Sensor

          Extra

          • Extra 1
            SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle

          Weight: 9.2 kg / 20.3 lbs (56cm) - Bike and frame weights may vary in final production.
          Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.

          Geometry

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