2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 52 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 51 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. 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 Sport
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap in 51, the Specialized Allez Sport in 52 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 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 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 eTap numbers we have for size 51 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 51 | Specialized Allez Sport 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 376mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 552mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 73° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 73.25° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 531 | 542mm | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 978mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 77mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 263mm | |
| Standover | 742 | 755mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 443 | 490mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube length | 137 | 135mm | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 415mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapSpecialized Allez Sport
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 Disc eTapCarbon Disc RED eTap | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM RED eTap WiFli | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Quarq Prime | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum 500 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | Fulcrum 500 DB | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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