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2018 Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 58 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 56 Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap. 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 SRAM eTap in 56, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2018 Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap (56)The Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap frame drawn to scale.J 993

Only the Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 58 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix SRAM eTap 56Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 58Difference
Reach381mm393+12 mm
Stack611mm610−1 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Effective top tube561.8mm579+17 mm
Chainstay length415mmnot listed
Wheelbase993mm1009+16 mm
BB drop76mm70−6 mm
Standover785mm833+48 mm
Seat tube length501mm550+49 mm
Head tube length150mm197+47 mm
BB heightnot listed275

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTapCannondale 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 SRAM eTapS-Works SRAM eTapCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ShifterSRAM eTapShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurSRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM eTapShimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteSRAM Red 22Shimano Ultegra R6800
ChainSRAM RED22Shimano HG701
CranksetSRAM Red 22Cannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetRoval CLX 32Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Turbo Cottonnot listed
BrakeSRAM Red eTapShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized S-Works Phenom GTFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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