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

The 54 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 54.0 Specialized Roubaix SL4 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 Roubaix SL4 Sport in 54.0, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2016 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport (54.0)The Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport frame drawn to scale.J 1000

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SL4 Sport 54.0Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 54Difference
Reach380382+2 mm
Stack564570+6 mm
Head tube angle7271.7−0.3°
Seat tube angle73.573.9+0.4°
Effective top tube547547±0 mm
Chainstay length415not listed
Wheelbase10001008+8 mm
BB drop71.573+2 mm
BB height271272+1 mm
Standover776773−3 mm
Seat tube length495480−15 mm
Fork length368not listed
Head tube length165161−4 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 SportCannondale 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 Roubaix SL4 SportSL4 SportCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
FrameSpecialized SL4 FACTCannondale Synapse
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonSynapse
ShifterShimano 105 STIShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra R6800
ChainShimano 105Shimano HG701
CranksetFSA Gossamer ProCannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS 2.0Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Espoir Elitenot listed
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarSpecialized CompCannondale C1 Ultralight
StemSpecialized Comp MultiCannondale SAVE
Bar tapeSpecialized Roubaixnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized PhenomFabric Scoop
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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