2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s vs 2016 Kona Private Jake
The S/M is the Kona Private Jake size closest to your 51 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s. 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 Kona Private Jake
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s in 51, the Kona Private Jake in S/M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s, 51Kona Private Jake, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s 51 | Kona Private Jake S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 379 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 546 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 70.5 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 74.5 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 531 | 530 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 420 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 1009 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 755 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 443 | 495 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 137 | 125 | −12 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Kona Private Jake minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s, 2016 Kona Private Jake.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’sKona Private Jake
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’sCarbon Disc Women’s Ultegra | Kona Private JakePrivate Jake |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Fork | Synapse | Kona Full Carbon CX Race Disc |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro | SRAM Rival One |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | SRAM Rival One |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM Rival 11-32t 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | SRAM Rival One PF30 |
| Wheelset | Mavic Aksium | Novatec 30 Disc |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | WTB Cross Boss 700x35c |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro | Tektro Spyre |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 | WTB SL8 |
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