2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 54 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 54 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 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 Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 54, the Specialized Allez E5 in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 54 | Specialized Allez E5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 380mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 570mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 73° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 73.25° | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 991mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | not listed | |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 773 | 763mm | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 510mm | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 155mm | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscSpecialized Allez E5
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 Synapse Carbon DiscCarbon Disc 105 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 hydro | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Hub | Formula CX20 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 hydro | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
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