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2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 52 Trek Madone SLR Disc. 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 Madone SLR Disc in 52, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+17 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−6 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.1°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SLR Disc numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Madone SLR Disc 52Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51Difference
Reach383377−6 mm
Stack533550+17 mm
Head tube angle72.8°71.7−1.1°
Effective top tube534531−3 mm
Chainstay length410not listed
Wheelbase977994+17 mm
BB drop72not listed
Standover732742+10 mm
Seat tube length483443−40 mm
Head tube length121137+16 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.3
BB heightnot listednot listed

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek Madone SLR Disc. Full charts: 2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SLR DiscCannondale 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.

PartTrek Madone SLR DiscSLR 6 DiscCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
FrameTrek OCLVCannondale Synapse
ForkTrek Madone KVFSynapse
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R6800
ChainShimano UltegraShimano HG701
CranksetShimano UltegraCannondale HollowGram Si
Bottom bracketTrek BB90not listed
WheelsetBontrager Aeolus Comp 5Cannondale HollowGram
TireBontrager R3 Hard-Case Litenot listed
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarTrek MadoneCannondale C1 Ultralight
StemTrek MadoneCannondale SAVE
HeadsetTrek MadoneSynapse Si
SeatpostTrek MadoneCannondale SAVE
SaddleBontrager Montrose EliteFabric Scoop

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