2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2019 Trek Madone SL
The 56 is the Trek Madone SL 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 Trek Madone SL
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 56, the Trek Madone SL in 56 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- 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 | Trek Madone SL 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 387 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 582 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 560 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 983 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 70 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 804 | 767 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 533 | +13 mm |
| Head tube length | 173 | 170 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Trek Madone SL minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2019 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscTrek Madone SL
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 | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Synapse | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano RS505 hydro | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Shimano Ultegra |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite |
| Hub | Formula CX20 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano RS505 hydro | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 | Bontrager Montrose |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
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