2016 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc
The 54 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 56 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset. 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 Émonda ALR Frameset in 56, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.8°
- Slacker: calmer 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 Émonda ALR Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda ALR Frameset 56 | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 382 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 570 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 71.7 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 547 | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 1008 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 73 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 773 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 513 | 480 | −33 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 161 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.9 | |
| BB height | not listed | 272 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek Émonda ALR Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Trek Émonda ALR Frameset, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Émonda ALR FramesetCannondale 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 Émonda ALR FramesetALR Frameset | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 300 | Cannondale Synapse |
| Fork | not listed | Synapse |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R6800 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG701 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram Si |
| Wheelset | not listed | Cannondale HollowGram |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 Ultralight |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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