2020 Specialized Roubaix vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 44 Specialized Roubaix. 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 in 44, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix 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 44 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 353 | 377 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 550 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.7 | +1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 413 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 981 | 994 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 265 | not listed | |
| Standover | 682 | 742 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 365 | 443 | +78 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | 137 | +47 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Roubaix, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized RoubaixCannondale 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 RoubaixRoubaix | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10R | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Synapse |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Chainring | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | Cannondale SAVE |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pave | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
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