2018 Specialized Roubaix McLaren 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 McLaren in 54, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 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 McLaren 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 McLaren 54 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 382 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 585mm | 570 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.75° | 71.7 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.9 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 545mm | 547 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 987mm | 1008 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 73 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 773 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481mm | 480 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 161 | +36 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix McLaren. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix McLaren, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix McLarenCannondale 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 McLarenS-Works McLaren Dura-Ace Di2 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano HG701 |
| Wheelset | Roval CLX 32 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Cotton | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Di2 | 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 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
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