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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RLE

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Original price $8,999.00
Current price $7,199.00
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BLACK FRIDAY. 20% OFF.

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

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.

Specifications

Highlights

  • Lightweight Synapse Carbon Frameset / Full SmartSense system with vehicle radar and front and rear lights
  • Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes
  • Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar

Details

  • Platform
  • Model Name
    Synapse Carbon 2 RLE
  • Model Code
    C12202U

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 Di2 R8150
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on
  • Shifters
    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, wireless, 2x12
  • Chain
    Shimano Ultegra R8100, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34
  • Rear Cogs
    Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano R8100 BSA

Brakes

  • Brakes
    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors
  • Brake Levers
    Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc

Wheels

  • Rims
    Fulcrum Rapid Red 500
  • Spokes
    Fulcrum, Stainless steel
  • Tires
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
  • Tire Size
    30
  • Wheel Size
    700c
  • Hubs
    (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x142mm centerlock
  • Front Tire
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective
  • Rear Tire
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

Components

  • Handlebar
    FSA Gossamer Compact
  • Stem
    Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
  • Grips
    Fabric Knurl Bar Tape
  • Saddle
    Fizik Tempo Argo R5, 150mm width, S-alloy rails
  • Seatpost
    Cannondale 2 SmartSense, UD Carbon, 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

8.9 kg / 19.7 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.

SmartSense battery weighs about 178 g.


SmartSense Integrated Lights & Radar


SmartSense integrates Lezyne front and rear lights plus a Garmin vehicle radar into one system, powered by a Garmin Varia Core 3450 mAh battery pack.

Battery life is up to 2h 45m on full brightness, or up to 20h on the most efficient modes. The battery can also be removed to charge other devices such as your drivetrain or mobile phone in an emergency.

The battery is charged via any USB-C charger and takes about three hours from flat.


The Garmin Varia Radar uses a color-coded system to alert you of approaching traffic. Green means there are no vehicles detected, Amber means a vehicle is approaching from behind, and Red means there is a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed.

These alerts are displayed on your choice of the included Radar Display Unit (RDU), the Cannondale App Ride Screen, or a bike computer head unit from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, or any compatible ANT+ head units.

Lights can be programmed to flash or increase in brightness as vehicles approach.

Rear light includes a brake alert function to indicate you are slowing down.

The lights have been custom made for Cannondale by Lezyne:

Headlight: 350-lumen Foresite E350 (350 Lumens)

Taillight: Hindsite E85 (85 Lumens)

Only the included lights are compatible with the SmartSense system.

SmartSense battery weighs about 178 g.

 

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