2017 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp in 54, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+26 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+6 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−5 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.0°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

Only the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SL4 CompCannondale 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.