2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 in 58.0, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 58 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−12 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+1 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

−20 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2 is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 58 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 Expert Disc UDi2Cannondale 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.