2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2019 Trek Madone SL
The 58 is the Trek Madone SL size closest to your 58 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 Trek Madone SL
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap in 58, the Trek Madone SL in 58 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower 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
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- 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 58 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 58 | Trek Madone SL 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 391 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 601 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.8° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 573 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 992 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 275 | not listed | |
| Standover | 833 | 786 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 553 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 197 | 190 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 411 |
Differences are the Trek Madone SL minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 2019 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapTrek Madone SL
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 | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Synapse | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM RED eTap WiFli | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Quarq Prime | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum 500 | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite |
| Rim | Fulcrum 500 DB | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Bontrager Montrose |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
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