Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense

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£4,500.00

Tax included.

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The all-rounder that's anything but average. Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense combines SRAM Rival AXS 2x wireless shifting and Cannondale's SmartSense Gen 2 visibility and awareness technology with the Synapse's renowned ride quality.

Whether the sun is setting or the pace is rising, it keeps you alert, lit and in command – modern endurance riding with eyes in the back of its head.

Highlights

Lightweight, compliant and aero Synapse carbon frameset with StashPort downtube storage
SmartSense Gen 2 – integrated lights and rear-facing radar for visibility and awareness
SRAM Rival AXS 2x12-speed wireless electronic groupset
Powerful, controllable SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes
Cannondale C1 Aero 27 carbon seatpost for speed and comfort
DT Swiss E 1800 Spline wheels – light, durable and fast

Sizes and fit

Available in 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm and 61cm.

Colours

Cashmere.

Frameset

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 equipped, mudguard mounts
Fork: Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta steerer, 55mm offset, mudguard mounts
Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"

Drivetrain

Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS
Front derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, braze-on
Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS
Chain: SRAM Rival
Crankset: SRAM Rival, 46/33: 165mm (44cm), 170mm (48-51cm), 172.5 (54-56cm), 175mm (58-61)
Cassette: SRAM Rival, 10-36, 12-speed
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA
Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc, 160/160mm PaceLine centerlock rotors
Brake levers: SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc

Wheels and tyres

Rims: DT Swiss E 1800 Spline, 24h, tubeless ready
Spokes: DT Swiss New Aero II straight pull
Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet System, 12x142mm centerlock
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c

Cockpit and contact points

Handlebar: Vision Trimax Aero Alloy: 400mm (44-51cm), 420mm (54-61cm)
Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 80mm (44-48cm), 90mm (51cm), 100mm (54-56cm), 110mm (58-61cm)
Bar tape: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo X5, 140mm
Seatpost: Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 330mm length, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm)

SmartSense and extras

Included: SmartSense Gen 2.0 system (Bluetooth BLE and ANT+ compatible: SmartSense LightSkin U1E ultra-compact 800 lumen variable output headlight, SmartSense Garmin Varia eRTL 615 rear-facing radar/taillight, SmartSense 43.2Wh removable internal battery w/integrated flashlight, SmartSense SRAM AXS charging cable), large StashBag downtube storage bag, tubeless valves, Conceal Stem accessory/computer mount (Garmin/Wahoo)

Cannondale Synapse Carbon geometry diagram

Size	44cm	48cm	51cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	61cm
Stack (mm)	510	530	550	570	590	610	640
Reach (mm)	366	371	376	381	387	393	402
Seat tube length (mm)	407	407	443	480	520	550	590
Top tube (effective) (mm)	522	533	544	555	567	580	598
Head tube length (mm)	91	108	127	150	171	196	227
Head tube angle (°)	69.8	70.9	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3	71.3
Seat tube angle (°)	73	73	73	73	73	73	73
Chainstay length (mm)	425	425	425	425	430	430	430
BB drop (mm)	75	75	75	73	73	70	70
BB height (mm)	278	278	278	280	280	283	283
Wheelbase (mm)	1003	1005	1013	1026	1044	1058	1077
Front centre (mm)	589	592	600	612	624	638	657
Fork length (mm)	393	393	393	393	393	393	393
Fork offset (mm)	55	55	55	55	55	55	55
Trail (mm)	71	64	61	61	61	61	61
Standover (mm)	714	722	752	785	815	843	878

Transcribed from Cannondale's published geometry chart (shown above) and converted from cm to mm.

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Lachlan Morton riding a Cannondale Synapse through the Australian bush

Far Meets Fast

Synapse has the comfort and compliance to go far, and the stiffness and aerodynamics to get there faster.

It's the bike Lachlan Morton rode on his record-breaking 30-day lap of Australia – engineered to go long and smooth at a WorldTour-level pace.

Group of riders on Cannondale Synapse bikes on a fast road

Performance, Guaranteed

Cannondale developed Synapse alongside its pro riders, who used, abused and refined it until it met their exacting standards.

Built on decades of experience and backed by Cannondale's lifetime frame warranty, it's ready for whatever you throw at it.

StashPort downtube storage on the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense

Stash It

An integrated StashPort in the down tube gives secure, hidden storage for a spare tube, tools and snacks.

Your essentials stay out of the way and out of the wind, and your jersey pockets stay free for the long days.

Cannondale SmartSense integrated headlight on a Synapse

Confidence Built In

Cannondale's second-generation SmartSense system links an integrated headlight, a Garmin Varia rear-facing radar and tail light, and a single removable battery.

More discreet and more integrated than ever, it improves visibility and situational awareness without the hassle of charging separate devices.