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

The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 44 Specialized Roubaix Comp. 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 Comp 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
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The two frames

2020 Specialized Roubaix Comp (44)The Specialized Roubaix Comp frame drawn to scale.J 981

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Roubaix Comp 44Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51Difference
Reach353mm377+24 mm
Stack540mm550+10 mm
Head tube angle70°71.7+1.7°
Seat tube angle74°74.3+0.3°
Chainstay length413mmnot listed
Wheelbase981mm994+13 mm
BB drop77.5mmnot listed
BB height265mmnot listed
Standover682mm742+60 mm
Seat tube length365mm443+78 mm
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length90mm137+47 mm
Effective top tubenot listed531

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Roubaix CompCannondale 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 CompCompCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5Synapse
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano GRX RX800Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R6800
ChainShimano UltegraShimano HG701
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000Cannondale HollowGram Si
Bottom bracketShimano Ultegranot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarSpecialized HoverCannondale C1 Ultralight
StemSpecialized FutureCannondale SAVE
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works PaveCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized Power SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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