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2019 Specialized Allez vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 61 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 61 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 61, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2019 Specialized Allez (61)The Specialized Allez frame drawn to scale.J 1018

Only the Specialized Allez is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 61 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 61Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach396mm402+6 mm
Stack649mm640−9 mm
Head tube angle74°73−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°72.5−0.8°
Effective top tube591mm604+13 mm
Chainstay length415mmnot listed
Wheelbase1018mm1028+10 mm
BB drop74.5mm70−5 mm
BB height265.5mm275+10 mm
Standover850mm868+18 mm
Seat tube length580mm590+10 mm
Fork length375mmnot listed
Head tube length235mm229−6 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized AllezAllezCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Dura-Ace R9100
ChainKMC X8Shimano HG701
CranksetShimano Claris R200Cannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportCannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Espoir Sportnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R6800
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE

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