2018 Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 54 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap 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 SRAM eTap is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 51 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SRAM eTap 54 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 377 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 550 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 71.7 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 531 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 994 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 762mm | 742 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 443 | −38 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 137 | +12 mm |
| BB height | not listed | not listed |
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
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 SRAM eTapS-Works SRAM eTap | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM eTap | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM eTap | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | SRAM Red 22 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | SRAM RED22 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | SRAM Red 22 | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red eTap | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized S-Works Phenom GT | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
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