2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 56 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 56 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE. 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 SE in 56, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- 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 SE numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE 56 | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 596mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 999mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | not listed | |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 804 | 785mm | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 173 | 180mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SESpecialized 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 Disc SECarbon Disc Apex 1 SE | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1110 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 BB30a | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB30A | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Exposure | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i19 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1 hydro, SRAM Apex 1 HRD | 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 | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
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