2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE vs 2019 Trek Madone SL
The 50 is the Trek Madone SL size closest to your 51 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 Trek Madone SL
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE in 51, the Trek Madone SL in 50 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- 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 51 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE 51 | Trek Madone SL 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 374 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 540 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 72.1° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 531 | 521 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 974 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 72 | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 707 | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 443 | 476 | +33 mm |
| Head tube length | 137 | 130 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Trek Madone SL minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE, 2019 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SETrek 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 SECarbon Disc Apex 1 SE | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Synapse | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | SRAM 1110 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 BB30a | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB30A | Trek BB90 |
| Tire | WTB Exposure | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i19 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1 hydro, SRAM Apex 1 HRD | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Bontrager Montrose |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
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