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

The 61 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 58 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 58, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2020 Specialized Roubaix Sport (58)The Specialized Roubaix Sport frame drawn to scale.J 1014

Only the Specialized Roubaix Sport 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 Sport 58Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 61Difference
Reach392mm402+10 mm
Stack630mm640+10 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Chainstay length418mmnot listed
Wheelbase1014mm1028+14 mm
BB drop74.5mm70−5 mm
BB height268mm275+7 mm
Standover805mm868+63 mm
Seat tube length505mm590+85 mm
Fork length370mmnot listed
Head tube length170mm229+59 mm
Effective top tubenot listed604

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

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 SportSportCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
ForkSpecialized Future Shock 1.5Synapse
ShifterShimano 105 R7020Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GSShimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra R6800
ChainKMC X11 ExtraShimano HG701
CranksetPraxis AlbaCannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetDT Swiss R470Cannondale HollowGram
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeShimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarSpecialized HoverCannondale C1 Ultralight
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works PaveCannondale SAVE
SaddleSpecialized Power SportFabric Scoop
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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