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

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Trek Madone SL in 56, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 58 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+58 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+15 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+45 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SL numbers we have for size 56 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 Madone SL. Full charts: 2019 Trek Madone SL, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Madone SLCannondale 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.