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2016 Specialized Roubaix vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 54.0 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix in 54.0, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 76 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+76 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+22 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+28 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2016 Specialized Roubaix (54.0)The Specialized Roubaix frame drawn to scale.J 1000

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix 54.0Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach380402+22 mm
Stack564640+76 mm
Head tube angle7273+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.572.5−1.0°
Effective top tube547604+57 mm
Chainstay length415not listed
Wheelbase10001028+28 mm
BB drop71.570−2 mm
BB height271275+4 mm
Standover776868+92 mm
Seat tube length495590+95 mm
Fork length368not listed
Head tube length165229+64 mm

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Roubaix, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized RoubaixCannondale 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 RoubaixCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9100
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R6800
Chainnot listedShimano HG701
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram Si
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE
Saddlenot listedFabric Scoop

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