2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE vs 2019 Trek Émonda SL Women's
The 50 is the Trek Émonda SL Women's size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s 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 Émonda SL Women's
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE in 48, the Trek Émonda SL Women's in 50 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE is drawn. The Trek Émonda SL Women's numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE 48 | Trek Émonda SL Women's 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 374 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 535 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72.1° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 521 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 974 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 72 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | 707 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 476 | +69 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 130 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SL Women's minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE, 2019 Trek Émonda SL Women's.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SETrek Émonda SL Women's
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 Women’s SECarbon Disc Women’s Apex 1 SE | Trek Émonda SL Women'sSL 5 Women's |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Trek Ultralight 500 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM 1110 | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB30A | Trek BB90 |
| Tire | WTB Exposure | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i19 TCS | Bontrager Affinity |
| Brake | SRAM Apex 1 hydro, SRAM Apex 1 HRD | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Bontrager Comp VR-S |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Bontrager Tuned |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Bontrager Ajna |
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