2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2019 Trek Madone SL

What changes on the Trek Madone SL

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 54, the Trek Madone SL in 50 places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−30 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−8 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−34 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+0.4°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.