2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar vs 2021 Cervélo Caledonia-5
The Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your 54(M) is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cervélo Caledonia-5
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar in 54(M), the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 61 places the top of the head tube 60 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +60 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar, 54(M)Cervélo Caledonia-5, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar 54(M) | Cervélo Caledonia-5 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 405 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 630 | +60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 72 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 73 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 598 | +51 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 1047.8 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 71.5 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 773 | 857 | +84 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 217.5 | +57 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat Bar, 2021 Cervélo Caledonia-5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Flat BarCervélo Caledonia-5
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 | Cervélo Caledonia-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS700 FB | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano Ultegra GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | not listed |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 3.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT201 hydro | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | not listed |
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