2019 Specialized Allez vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 54 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez. 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 in 54, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 54 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 382 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 570 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.7 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.9 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 552mm | 547 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 988mm | 1008 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 73 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 264mm | 272 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 773 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 480 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 161 | +6 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezCannondale 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 AllezAllez | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| 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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