2018 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 56 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez Elite. 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 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 56, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez Elite is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 56 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 386 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 596mm | 590 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 564mm | 561 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 996mm | 995 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 73 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 264mm | 272 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 795mm | 804 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 173 | −7 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Elite, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
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 | Specialized Allez EliteElite | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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