2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep vs 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc

Compared with the Trek Verve Disc Lowstep in S, the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+46 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+17 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−50 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.5°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Verve Disc Lowstep numbers we have for size S 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 Verve Disc Lowstep. Full charts: 2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep, 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Verve Disc LowstepCannondale 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.