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

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 56, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 63 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

+63 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 Émonda SL Disc Frameset 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 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

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.