Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Overview

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 is an endurance road bike built with a Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon frame, Hi-MOD Carbon fork, Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed electronic drivetrain, and Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels. The frame uses Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, a downtube Stashport, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc setup, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipment, and fender mounts.

The Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain includes R8150 front and rear derailleurs, R8170 wireless 12-speed shifters, an Ultegra 12-speed chain, and an Ultegra R8100 11-34 cassette. The Shimano Ultegra R8100 50/34 crank includes a 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter with crank lengths matched by frame size.

Shimano Ultegra R8170 hydraulic disc brakes with 160/160mm CL800 rotors handle braking, while Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero tubeless ready rims, DT Swiss 350 centerlock hubs, Sapim CX-Ray Aero spokes, and Vittoria Corsa PRO Control 700x32c tubeless ready tires complete the rolling setup. A Cannondale SystemBar R-One full carbon integrated bar/stem, Fizik Vento Argo R5 saddle, and Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon seatpost finish the build.

Key Features of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1

• Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon frame includes integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, UDH, and fender mounts.
• Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon fork uses internal routing, flat mount disc setup, a Delta steerer, and fender mounts.
• Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed electronic drivetrain delivers wireless shifting control at the levers.
• Shimano Ultegra R8100 50/34 crank includes a 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter.
• Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes use 160/160mm CL800 rotors for controlled braking.
• Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero tubeless ready rims are paired with DT Swiss 350 centerlock hubs.
• Vittoria Corsa PRO Control 700x32c tubeless ready tires complete the endurance road setup.
• Cannondale SystemBar R-One combines a full carbon integrated handlebar and stem with internal routing.

Ride Use

This bike is built for comfortable high-performance road riding, long-distance missions, and fast group rides. Its Hi-MOD carbon frame, Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, Reserve carbon wheels, and 700x32c tubeless ready tires support endurance road riding across real-world road surfaces.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 for a Hi-MOD carbon endurance platform with Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, a 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter, and Reserve 42|49 Turbulent Aero carbon wheels. The Vittoria Corsa PRO Control 700x32c tubeless ready tires, SystemBar R-One integrated cockpit, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipment, downtube Stashport, and Tungsten Blue finish give this bike a complete 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.