2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 51 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 E5
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap in 51, the Specialized Allez E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- 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 51 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap 51 | Specialized Allez E5 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 376mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 552mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 73° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 73.25° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 531 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 983mm | −11 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 745mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 443 | 490mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube length | 137 | 140mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTap, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc eTapSpecialized 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 Hi-MOD Disc eTapHi-MOD Disc RED eTap | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM RED eTap WiFli | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1170 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Brake | SRAM RED eTap hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale Escape | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Espoir Sport |
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