Road Reimagined
Go long, go short, go fast. This is WorldTour performance for real world rides.
Model Description
The sharp end of endurance. Synapse Carbon 1 comes carved from Cannondale’s superlight Hi-MOD carbon and tuned for the real world. The SystemBar cockpit delivers sleek control. Shimano Ultegra Di2 delivers flawless electronic precision, while Reserve’s 42|49 Turbulent Aero wheels slice through wind and roll with poise over chunky tarmac. This is your stealth missile for long-haul glory, wrapped in composure and ready for whatever the road throws next.
What it’s for
Comfortable high-performance road riding, long distance missions, fast group rides
Highlights
- Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction – incredibly light and responsive
- SystemBar R-One – Our low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem co-developed with MomoDesign
- Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels with DT Swiss 350 Hubs – Sleek aero performance for all-day rides
- Ultegra Di2 – Effortlessly accurate shifting from Shimano’s penultimate electronic 12-speed drivetrain
- Vittoria Corsa PRO Control tires – racing performance for extreme conditions
Technical Specifications
Frameset
- Frame: Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped, 12×142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA threaded BB, flat mount disc, internal routing
- Fork: Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, 1-1/8″ to 1-1/5″ Delta steerer, fender mounts
- Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8″ – 1-1/2″
Drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, 12-speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on
- Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
- Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34, with 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter
- Rear Cogs: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34, 12-speed
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68mm threaded
Brakes
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CL800 rotors
- Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic
Wheels
- Rims: Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
- Hubs: (F) DT Swiss 350, 12x100mm / (R) DT Swiss 350, 12x142mm centerlock
- Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Aero straight pull
- Tires: Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready
- Wheel Size: 700c
Components
- Handlebar/Stem: Cannondale SystemBar R-One, full carbon integrated bar/stem, low drag, internal routing
- Grips: Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
- Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo R5, 140mm
- Seatpost: Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible
Details & Premium Extras
- Model Name: Synapse Carbon 1 (C12045U)
- Extra 1: Large StashBag downtube storage bag
- Extra 2: Fillmore tubeless valves
- Technology: SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped (Integrated lights/radar ready)



























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