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2018 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

The 51 is the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc size closest to your 50 Trek Émonda SL Disc 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 SL Disc Frameset 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 SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 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 length476443−33 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 SL Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL Disc FramesetCannondale 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 SL Disc FramesetSL Disc FramesetCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace
FrameTrek Ultralight 500Cannondale Synapse
Forknot listedSynapse
Shifternot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9100
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R6800
Chainnot listedShimano HG701
Cranksetnot listedCannondale HollowGram Si
Wheelsetnot listedCannondale HollowGram
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1 Ultralight
Stemnot listedCannondale SAVE
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si
Seatpostnot listedCannondale SAVE
Saddlenot listedFabric Scoop

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