2020 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 56 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez E5. 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 E5 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. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 E5 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 E5 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° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 999mm | 995 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 785mm | 804 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 520 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 173 | −7 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 561 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 73 | |
| BB height | not listed | 272 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez E5, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Cannondale 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 E5Allez E5 | 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 |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | 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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