Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Overview

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 is an endurance road bike built with a Synapse Carbon frame, Synapse Carbon fork, Shimano 105 2×12-speed mechanical drivetrain, and Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes. The frame includes Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube StashPort storage, 12×142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc setup, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatibility, and fender mounts.

The Shimano 105 drivetrain uses Shimano 105 7100 front and rear derailleurs, Shimano 105 7100 12-speed shifters, a Shimano 105 7100 12-speed chain, a Shimano 105 7100 50/34 crank, and an 11-36 12-speed cassette. Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc brakes with 160/160 RT64 centerlock rotors provide controlled braking for road riding.

The bike rolls on DT Swiss R470 DB 28h rims with stainless steel 14g spokes, Shimano RS470 centerlock hubs, and Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 700x32c tires. Finishing parts include a Vision Trimax Aero Alloy handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal alloy stem, Cannondale bar tape, Fizik Terra Argo X7 saddle, and HollowGram 27 alloy seatpost.

Key Features of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5

• Synapse Carbon frame includes integrated cable routing, downtube StashPort storage, UDH, and fender mounts.
• Synapse Carbon fork uses internal routing, flat mount disc setup, Delta steerer, and fender mounts.
• Shimano 105 2×12-speed mechanical drivetrain combines a 50/34 crank with an 11-36 cassette.
• Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes use 160/160 RT64 centerlock rotors for controlled braking.
• DT Swiss R470 DB rims are paired with stainless steel spokes and Shimano RS470 centerlock hubs.
• Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 700x32c tires complete the endurance road setup.
• Cannondale C1 Conceal alloy stem routes cables neatly through the headtube.
• Fizik Terra Argo X7 saddle and HollowGram 27 alloy seatpost complete the contact points.

Ride Use

This bike is built for comfortable high-performance road riding, long-distance missions, and fast group rides. Its Synapse Carbon frame, Shimano 105 2×12-speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, DT Swiss R470 rims, and 700x32c tires support endurance road riding across open roads, hills, and rough pavement.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 for a carbon endurance road platform with Shimano 105 mechanical 2×12-speed shifting, Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, DT Swiss R470 DB rims, and Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V 700x32c tires. The downtube StashPort storage, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatibility, Cannondale C1 Conceal stem, Fizik Terra Argo X7 saddle, and Black or Phoenix Yellow color options give it a practical road-focused build. Cannondale limited warranty covers frames, swing arms, chainstays, seatstays, full suspension shock links, and fork structure for the lifetime of the product. Paint, decals, and Cannondale branded components are covered for one year.