2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 56 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 56, the Specialized Allez Sport in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 56 | Specialized Allez Sport 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 385mm | −1 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 596mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 564mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 996mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 76mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | 272 | 264mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 804 | 795mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 530mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 173 | 180mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 415mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscSpecialized Allez Sport
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscCarbon Disc 105 | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | not listed |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 hydro | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Hub | Formula CX20 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 hydro | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
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