Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense Overview

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense is an endurance road bike built with a Synapse Carbon frame, SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic shifting, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipment, and DT Swiss E1800 Spline wheels. The frame includes Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport storage, a 12×142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc setup, integrated seat binder, and fender mounts.

The SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain uses SRAM Rival AXS front and rear derailleurs, SRAM Rival AXS shifters, a SRAM Rival chain, a 46/33 crank, and a SRAM Rival 10-36 12-speed cassette. SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc brakes with 160/160mm PaceLine centerlock rotors provide controlled braking for endurance road riding.

The bike rolls on DT Swiss E1800 Spline tubeless ready rims with DT new aero® II Straightpull spokes and DT Swiss 370 centerlock hubs. Vittoria Rubino Pro IV 700x32c tires complete the rolling setup, while the Vision Trimax Aero Alloy handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal alloy stem, Cannondale bar tape, Fizik Vento Argo X5 saddle, and Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon seatpost complete the cockpit and contact points.

Key Features of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense

• 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.
• SmartSense Gen 2.0 system includes a headlight, rear-facing radar/taillight, internal battery, and SRAM AXS charging cable.
• SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic drivetrain provides 2×12-speed shifting with a 46/33 crank and 10-36 cassette.
• SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc brakes use 160/160mm PaceLine centerlock rotors for controlled braking.
• DT Swiss E1800 Spline tubeless ready wheels are paired with DT Swiss 370 centerlock hubs.
• Vittoria Rubino Pro IV 700x32c tires support the endurance road setup.
• Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon seatpost is SmartSense compatible and uses size-specific offset.

Ride Use

This bike is built for comfortable high-performance road riding, long-distance missions, and fast group rides. Its Synapse Carbon frame, SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, SmartSense Gen 2.0 system, DT Swiss E1800 Spline wheels, and 700x32c tires support endurance road riding across real-world road surfaces.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense for a carbon endurance road platform with SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic shifting, SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipment, and DT Swiss E1800 Spline wheels. The integrated StashPort storage, Vittoria Rubino Pro IV 700x32c tires, Fizik Vento Argo X5 saddle, Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon seatpost, and Cashmere finish give it a complete road-focused build for long rides and fast group rides. 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.