2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 54 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 52 Specialized Roubaix Elite. 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 Elite in 52, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix Elite is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix Elite 52 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 382 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 569mm | 570 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 71.7 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.9 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 534.9mm | 547 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 413mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 1008 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5mm | 73 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 743mm | 773 | +30 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462mm | 480 | +18 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 161 | +51 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix Elite. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix EliteCannondale 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.
| Part | Specialized Roubaix EliteElite | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS510 | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp Hover | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
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