2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc vs 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon
The 48 is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon size closest to your 48 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc in 48, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 48 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc, 48Cannondale Synapse Carbon, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 48 | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 371 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 520 | 530 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 70.8 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 74.6 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 517 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 996 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 75 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 268 | 270 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 723 | 712 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 442 | 407 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 114 | 122 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon minus the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc, 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale CAAD13 DiscCannondale Synapse Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale CAAD13 DiscDisc 105 | Cannondale Synapse CarbonCarbon 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C1 | Cannondale BallisTec |
| Fork | BallisTec | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Cannondale BB30a | Cannondale BB30a |
| Pedals | Not | Not |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.0 | Cannondale RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | CAAD13 | Synapse |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 27 KNØT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago RS STN | Fabric Scoop |
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