2020 Trek 520 vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Trek 520 in 54, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−15 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−1 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

−54 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.7°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek 520 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2020 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.