2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 61 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 61 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc. 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 in 61, the Specialized Allez Sport in 61 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- 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 numbers we have for size 61 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61 | Specialized Allez Sport 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 396mm | −6 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 649mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73.25° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 591mm | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028 | 1018mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 74.5mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | 275 | 265.5mm | −10 mm |
| Standover | 868 | 850mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 580mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 229 | 235mm | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 415mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscSpecialized 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 DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | 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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