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Road ReimaginedRoll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.
Road ReimaginedRoll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.
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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RL 2022 Road Bike Black

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RL 2022 Road Bike Black

Season:2022

Brand:Cannondale

Code:C12251UBLK

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

Key Benefits
  • 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 enhanced awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of integrated lights and rear-facing radar makes it easy to ride smart.
  • Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for 35mm tires lets you venture beyond the perfectly paved with comfort and grip - or ride throughthe wet season with full fenders.
  • Specially Smooth Comfort and control you feel, not see. Everything you need for a bump-absorbing smooth ride is engineered into the frame shape and carbon layup - giving you a light, sleek ride that's unlike anything else.
Tuned for the Rider
Our Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for eachframe size, so that every rider experiences Synapse's glorious ride feel.
Mount Up
Mounts and eyelets galore means you can equip Synapse for whatever the day has in store, including full fendercompatibility. Even rain can't keep Synapse down.
SmartSense Equipped
SmartSense is connected and ready from the first spin of the wheel, so you can hit the road with the peace of mind of intelligent lights and radar. More visibility. Better awareness. Less pre-ride fiddling.

Model Code: C12251U
Name: Synapse Carbon 2 RL
Category: Road
Platform: Synapse Carbon
Segment: Road
Frame: Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm Speed Release 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 Speed Release thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts
Rims: Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
Hubs: (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock
Spokes: Fulcrum, Stainless steel
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective
Pedals: Not included
Crank: Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
Bottom Bracket: Shimano R60 BSA
Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed
Rear Cogs: Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra GS
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed
Handlebar: Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact
Grips: Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Headset: Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Seatpost: Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)
Speeds: 11
Weight:
Sizes Available: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 64
Chain Device: Null
Connectivity: Cannondale Wheel Sensor
Wheel Size: 700c
Extra's: SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle

How do I work out what size bike I need?

To get a approximate size you only need to know your height and inside leg measurement.

All sizing information is a guide only. If you have any questions about bike sizing, our expert team is here to help. Call us on 01603 614400 (Norwich) or 01493 656800 (Gorleston-On-Sea), or email us

If you are looking to get a precision fit we offer some of the best precision fitting services available, for more information please click here.

Your height should be measured from the floor to the top of your head without your shoes on (to measure yourself stand against a wall with a ruler and mark at the top of your head then measure from the floor to the mark).

Your inside leg measurement should be taken from your crotch to the floor without your shoes on (to measure yourself stand against a wall with a ruler, place the ruler between your legs and mark the wall in-between your legs then measure from the floor to the mark).

Mens Bike sizing chart

HeightInside legMen’s road bike sizeMen’s mountain bike sizeMen’s hybrid bike size
147cm-152cm / 4’10”-5’0″66cm / 26″47, 48cm (XX Small)13” (X Small)13”, 14″ (X Small)
152cm-160cm / 5’0″-5’3″69cm / 27″49, 50cm (X Small)13”, 14” (X Small)14”, 15” (X Small, Small)
160cm-170cm / 5’3″-5’7″71cm / 28″51, 52, 53cm (Small)15”, 16″ (Small)15”, 16″ (Small)
170cm-175cm / 5’7″-5’9″76cm / 30″54, 55cm (Medium)17″, 18” (Medium)17″, 18” (Medium)
175cm-180cm / 5’9″-5’11”79cm / 31″56, 57, 58cm (Large)18”, 19″ (Medium, Large)19”, 20″ (Large)
180cm-188cm / 5’11”-6’2″81cm / 32″58, 59, 60cm (X Large)19″, 20” (Large)20″, 21” (Large, X Large)
188cm-196cm / 6’2″-6’5″86cm / 34″60, 61, 62cm (X Large, XX Large)20″, 21”, 22” (Large, X Large)21”, 22” (Large, X Large)
196cm+ / 6′ 5″+91cm / 36″62, 63cm (XX Large)23″, 24” (XX Large)23″, 24” (XX Large)

Womens Bike sizing chart

HeightInside legWomen’s road bike sizeWomen’s mountain bike sizeWomen’s hybrid bike size
147cm-155cm / 4’10”-5’1″66cm / 26″44, 45, 46cm (XX Small)13”, 14″ (X Small)13”, 14″ (X Small)
155cm-160cm / 5’1″-5’3″69cm / 27″47, 48, 49cm (X Small)13”, 14” (X Small)14”, 15” (X Small, Small)
160cm-165cm / 5’3″-5’5″71cm / 28″50, 51, 52cm (Small)15”, 16″ (Small)15”, 16″ (Small)
165cm-172cm / 5’5″-5’8″76cm / 30″53, 54, 55cm (Medium)17″, 18” (Medium)17″, 18” (Medium)
172cm+ / 5’8″+79cm / 31″56, 57cm (Large)19″ (Large)19″ (Large)

Kids Bike sizing chart

Approx. ageMin. inside legWheel sizeFrog Bike size
1-2 years24cm / 9″10″Tadpole
2-3 years31cm / 12″12″13”, 14” (X Small)
3-4 years38-43cm / 15-17″14″Tadpole Plus, Frog 40, Frog 43, Frog 44
4-5 years48cm / 19″16″Frog 44, Frog 48
5-7 years52-58cm / 20-23″20″Frog 52, Frog 55, Frog Road/Track 58
8-12 years62-67cm / 24-26″24″Frog 62, Frog Road/Track 67
10-14 years69-78cm / 27-31″26″Frog 69, Frog Road/Track 70, Frog MTB 72, Frog 73, Frog 78

F.A.Q

I’m between sizes – what size is right for me?

If you are sat between the two sizes then you can choose either of the sizes depending on your preference. as a general rule, a Road Bike is easy to size up by raising the saddle and fitting a longer stem however if the frame is too big for you making it smaller is very difficult if not impossible (a large frame is also less efficient) . A Mountain Bike as a general rule will be easier to handle if you choose the larger frame, they offer a more planted feel but will not be as technical through trails where you want to pick your line.

If you are in any doubt about your size please contact us and our team will be very happy to help you.

Are women’s sizes different to men’s?

Yes. Women’s geometry is different, they typically have shorter top tubes to reduce the reach to the handlebars so a women’s small would be smaller than a men’s small. With that said, the sizing is calculated the same way so a 54cm will have the same frame size regardless of gender.

How do you measure a bike to find the frame size?

Mountain bikes typically use the length of the seat tube from the top of the tube to the centre of the bottom bracket (middle of that front chainring). Some road bike are also measured this way but some measure the top tube from the center of the headtube in a horizontal line parallel with the floor to where the seat tube would be if it continued up (this is known as “virtual sizing”)

Want more info?

If you have any questions about bike sizing, our expert team is here to help. Contact us

Technical Information

Cannondale Smart Sense 2022

Cannondale Smart Sense 2022

The future is here!

Cannondale has just launched their all-new Synapse for 2022 with Smart Sense (made in conjunction with Garmin and Lezyne)! This bike blurs the lines between road, gravel and endurance riding and that’s not all, the bike is also decked out with Smart sense that could well be the future of riding.

Smart Sense is featured on select models and integrates lights and radar to create a digital ecosystem. A front light, rear light and radar are all powered by a single battery pack saving approximately 400 grams over having the individual units each with their own battery pack. That’s not all, this smart system detects vehicles behind you, uses a colour coded display to inform you how close they are and adjusts the rear-facing light accordingly making you more visible and safer on the road.


How does it work?

Front and Rear Lights.

Smart Sense

Cannondale developed the lights with Lezyne. The lights act as the junction box connecting the system together. It uses a 350 lumens wide beam front light and 25 lumens rear light that produces a surprisingly bright light that is powerful enough for most conditions.

The system features an ambient light sensor that ensures optimal visibility in all light conditions. As we have mentioned above these lights adjust when the radar detects vehicles approaching from behind, the rear to alert the vehicle and the front to alert you and that’s not all! The system also features “brake alert” meaning the rear light responds to braking deceleration and warns riders and vehicles behind you.

Rear-Facing Radar

Rear facing radar

For the rear radar, Cannondale partnered with Garmin to utilize their Vaira rear-facing radar technology. The Vaira radar can detect vehicles from up to 140m away and feeds this info to the display to show the relative position and speed of contact whilst warning cars approaching too fast or too close.

The Vaira radar features a removable LED strip showing the proximity. A simple adaptor allows the use of a saddlebag in conjunction with the radar and the Varia technology also works with the Garmin App on your phone and most cycle computers.

The Central Powerpack

Smart Sense powerpack

One of the many great features of the Smart Sense is the removable and rechargeable battery pack and smart cradle, it’s the master control centre for the ecosystem. By having just one power pack power the entire ecosystem Cannondale/ Garmin have solved the hassle of charging multiple devices and also saves you the hassle of removing each item from the bike to charge. Charge time from flat is just 3 hours with 150-day battery life in standby mode. Typically the battery is good for 5 hours on average and 2 3/4 hours when running at full blast.

The system also features a proximity wake function. You just walk up to the bike with the app or simply spin the front wheel and the system will turn on.

Possibly my personal favourite function is that you can also use the battery pack to charge your phone (no more being stuck out with a flat having forgotten a repair kit to find your phone is dead so there is no rescue)!

Wheel Sensor and App

Wheel Sensor and App

The sensor knows your unique Cannondale bike, and has all warranty, tech, parts and fit info on display simplifying your life. The app also has a tracking function to record your rides just like Strava.

All the Smart Sense features are connected and programmable via a Garmin device or the Cannondale app. You can view light and radar status, cycle through light modes and customize settings.

Using Smart sense

Smart Sense takes away all the hassle of setting up your lights and checking all your batteries. It simplifies your life so you can get on with what you love, riding!

Smart Sense provides you with reassurance. Its proximity flash and radar display alleviates some of the worries and lets you ride in confidence, be aware of what is happening around you and providing enhanced visibility.

Cannondale Synapse with Smart Sense
All new 2022 Cannondale Synapse with Smart Sense
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