2020 Specialized Roubaix Sport vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 44 Specialized Roubaix Sport. 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 Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport 44 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 353mm | 377 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 540mm | 550 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71.7 | +1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 413mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 981mm | 994 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 265mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 682mm | 742 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 365mm | 443 | +78 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90mm | 137 | +47 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 531 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Specialized Roubaix Sport. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Roubaix Sport, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SportCannondale 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 SportSport | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Synapse |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7020 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pave | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
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