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2017 Trek Émonda ALR Pro vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 50 Trek Émonda ALR Pro. 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 Pro in 50, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 51 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+15 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+20 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda ALR Pro numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda ALR Pro 50Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 51Difference
Reach374377+3 mm
Stack535550+15 mm
Head tube angle72.1°71.7−0.4°
Effective top tube521531+10 mm
Chainstay length410not listed
Wheelbase974994+20 mm
BB drop72not listed
Standover707742+35 mm
Seat tube length456443−13 mm
Head tube length130137+7 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.3
BB heightnot listednot listed

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc minus the Trek Émonda ALR Pro. Full charts: 2017 Trek Émonda ALR Pro, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda ALR ProCannondale 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 Émonda ALR ProALR 6 ProCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
FrameTrek Ultralight 300Cannondale Synapse
ShifterShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
DerailleurShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9100
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R6800
CranksetShimano UltegraCannondale HollowGram Si
WheelsetVision Metron 40 LTDCannondale HollowGram
TireBontrager R2 Hard-Case Litenot listed
BrakeShimano UltegraShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
HandlebarBontrager VR-CCannondale C1 Ultralight
SaddleBontrager MontroseFabric Scoop
Forknot listedSynapse
Chainnot listedShimano HG701
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE

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