2019 Trek 520 vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 56 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 57 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 57, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −57 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- 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 57 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 57 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 386 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 587 | 590 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 73 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 557 | 561 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1052 | 995 | −57 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 278 | 272 | −6 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 804 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 543 | 520 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 173 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora R3000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030, Shimano Deore M4000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio T4060 | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano M475 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
| Brake | TRP Spyre C 2.0 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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