2020 Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan Collection vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan Collection in 49, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

−5 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

+14 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+12 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

+0.2°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

Only the Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan Collection is drawn. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 51 are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan Collection. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan Collection, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix Comp Sagan CollectionCannondale 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.