Synapse 3

Road Reimagined

Smooth. Fast. Confident. Wherever the road takes you, the Cannondale Synapse is built to handle it all—offering the perfect balance of comfort, performance, and versatility.

What It's For

Designed for enjoyable road riding with the perfect blend of speed, finesse, and endurance.

Where It Thrives

• Open roads
• Rolling hills
• Rough pavement

What It's Built For

• All-day comfort
• Precise handling
• Long-distance performance

Key Highlights

✔ Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame with a full carbon fork for a smooth ride
✔ Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain with an FSA dual chainring crank for reliable shifting
✔ Powerful mechanical disc brakes for confident stopping power in any conditions

Specifications

Frame & Fork

• Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, rack & fender mounts
• Fork: Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts

Drivetrain & Components

• Crankset: FSA Vero Compact, 50/34T
• Bottom Bracket: FSA Cartridge
• Shifters: Shimano Sora, 9-speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
• Cassette: Shimano Sora, 11-34T, 9-speed
• Chain: KMC Z9

Wheels & Tires

• Rims: RD 3.1, 28h
• Hubs: (Front) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (Rear) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock
• Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 30c

Brakes

• Brakes: Promax Decoder R mechanical disc
• Rotors: 160mm front & rear

Cockpit & Accessories

• Handlebar: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, Compact
• Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
• Stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"
• Saddle: Cannondale Stage CX
• Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
• Pedals: Wellgo with clip and strap

Available Sizes

44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61