2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 56 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD 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 Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap in 56, the Specialized Allez Sport in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- 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 Hi-MOD Disc eTap numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap 56 | Specialized Allez Sport 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 | 564mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 996mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 76mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272 | 264mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 804 | 795mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 173 | 180mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 415mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTapSpecialized Allez Sport
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 Hi-MOD Disc eTapHi-MOD Disc RED eTap | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM RED eTap WiFli | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Brake | SRAM RED eTap hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale Escape | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
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