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

The 61 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 58 Specialized Roubaix Pro. 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 Pro in 58, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2017 Specialized Roubaix Pro (58)The Specialized Roubaix Pro frame drawn to scale.J 1011

Only the Specialized Roubaix Pro 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 Pro 58Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach386mm402+16 mm
Stack644mm640−4 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Chainstay length418mmnot listed
Wheelbase1011mm1028+17 mm
Standover813mm868+55 mm
Seat tube length522mm590+68 mm
Head tube length185mm229+44 mm
Effective top tubenot listed604
BB dropnot listed70
BB heightnot listed275

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix ProCannondale 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 ProPro Di2Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ShifterShimano 105 R785 Di2Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R6870 Di2, Shimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R6800
ChainShimano UltegraShimano HG701
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806not listed
WheelsetSpecialized CL 32Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano RS805Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarSpecialized S-Works HoverCannondale C1 Ultralight
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Expert GTFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram Si
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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