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 62 places the top of the head tube 65 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +65 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar, 54(M)Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra, 62Drawn 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 62 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 406 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 635 | +65 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 73 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 72.1 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 611 | +64 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1028 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 69 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 272 | 273 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 868 | +95 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 604 | +124 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 230 | +69 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
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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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