2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
The Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra size closest to your 54(M) is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar in 54(M), the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra in 44 places the top of the head tube 65 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −65 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar, 54(M)Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra, 44Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar 54(M) | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 370 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 505 | −65 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 70.9 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 74.5 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 510 | −37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 976 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 79 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 272 | 263 | −9 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 686 | −87 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 404 | −76 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 94 | −67 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar, 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat BarCannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
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 Flat BarCarbon Disc Ultegra Flat Bar | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc TiagraDisc Tiagra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Cannondale SmartForm C1 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS700 FB | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano Ultegra GS | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra GS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Shimano Tiagra |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 3.0 | RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Shimano MT201 hydro | Shimano Tiagra |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | CAAD13 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | HollowGram 27 KNØT |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Prologo Nago RS STN |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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