2020 Specialized Allez Sport vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Sport. 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 Sport in 49, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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 Sport is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 51 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sport 49 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374mm | 377 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 535mm | 550 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 71.7 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.25° | 74.3 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 982mm | 994 | +12 mm |
| Standover | 720mm | 742 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 443 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 137 | +12 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531 | |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Allez Sport. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Sport, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez SportCannondale 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 SportSport | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| 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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