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2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 61 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 61 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 61, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−25 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2018 Specialized Roubaix Elite (61)The Specialized Roubaix Elite frame drawn to scale.J 1018

Only the Specialized Roubaix Elite 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 Elite 61Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach392mm402+10 mm
Stack665mm640−25 mm
Head tube angle74°73−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Effective top tube588.5mm604+16 mm
Chainstay length418mmnot listed
Wheelbase1018mm1028+10 mm
BB drop74.5mm70−5 mm
Standover844.3mm868+24 mm
Seat tube length563mm590+27 mm
Head tube length205mm229+24 mm
BB heightnot listed275

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

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 EliteEliteCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ShifterShimano RS505Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra R6800
ChainKMC X11 ELShimano HG701
CranksetShimano RS510Cannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano RS505Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarSpecialized Comp HoverCannondale C1 Ultralight
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized Phenom CompFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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