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2018 Specialized Roubaix Sagan Superstar vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 61 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 58 Specialized Roubaix Sagan Superstar. 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 Sagan Superstar in 58, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 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 Sagan Superstar (58)The Specialized Roubaix Sagan Superstar frame drawn to scale.J 1011

Only the Specialized Roubaix Sagan Superstar 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 Sagan Superstar 58Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach386mm402+16 mm
Stack644mm640−4 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Effective top tube576.3mm604+28 mm
Chainstay length418mmnot listed
Wheelbase1011mm1028+17 mm
BB drop74.5mm70−5 mm
Standover813mm868+55 mm
Seat tube length522mm590+68 mm
Head tube length185mm229+44 mm
BB heightnot listed275

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Sagan SuperstarCannondale 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 Sagan SuperstarS-Works Sagan SuperstarCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
SeatpostSpecialized CG-RCannondale SAVE
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9100
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R6800
Chainnot listedShimano HG701
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram Si
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Saddlenot listedFabric Scoop

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