2018 Specialized Roubaix Pro vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 54 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 52 Specialized Roubaix Pro. 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Roubaix Pro, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix ProCannondale 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 ProPro | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano HG701 |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval CL 32 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | 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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