2017 Specialized Roubaix Expert vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Expert in 54, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−35 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+2 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

+7 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−1.0°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

Only the Specialized Roubaix Expert is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 51 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ExpertCannondale 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.