Road Reimagined
Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – Cannondale’s most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.
Model Description
Versatile performance meets refined comfort. The Synapse 2’s lightweight alloy frame keeps the ride rapid, responsive, and smooth, while Shimano’s new CUES U6000 road group offers durable, reliable shifting and braking. With proven DT Swiss 470 wheels and plenty of gear mounts, this is your go-anywhere, ride-forever companion.
What it’s for
Enjoyable road riding with comfort, speed, and finesse
Highlights
- Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork
- Durable, reliable, wide-range, 2×10-speed shifting from Shimano’s new CUES U6000 road group
- Powerful, controllable braking from Shimano’s CUES hydraulic disc brakes
- Proven all-around road performance from DT Swiss R 470 DB rims with Vittoria 700x30c tires
Here is the reformatted list for this Synapse build, featuring the Shimano CUES drivetrain. I’ve kept the structure consistent with your previous models for a clean Shopify storefront.
Technical Specifications
Frameset
- Frame: Synapse, lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142×12 thru-axle, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts
- Fork: Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts
- Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8″ – 1-1/4″
Drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6020
- Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6030
- Shifters: Shimano CUES U6030, 10-speed
- Chain: Shimano LG500, 10-speed
- Crank: Shimano CUES 6040, 46/32
- Rear Cogs: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-39, 10-speed
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano RS500, threaded
Brakes
- Brakes: Shimano CUES hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors
- Brake Levers: Shimano CUES hydraulic disc
Wheels
- Rims: DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless compatible
- Hubs: (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
- Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x30c, reflective strip
- Wheel Size: 700c
Components
- Handlebar: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
- Stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
- Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
- Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
- Seatpost: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm
Details & Extras
- Extra: Trainer axle end caps
- Note: This model features SmartSense compatibility, allowing for easy integration of Cannondale’s light and radar system.














































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