2016 Trek 520 vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 51 Trek 520. 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 Trek 520 in 51, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −51 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek 520 numbers we have for size 51 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 51 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 377 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 551 | 550 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71.7 | +1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 531 | 531 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1045 | 994 | −51 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| BB height | 274 | not listed | |
| Standover | 741 | 742 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 482 | 443 | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 137 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.3 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2016 Trek 520, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Trek 520Cannondale 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 | Trek 520520 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Deore | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M590 Trekking | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | Shimano Deore | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Tire | Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano T400 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Headset | VP Slimstak | Synapse Si |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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