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2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport

The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap in 54, the Specialized Allez Sport in 49 places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−35 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−30 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
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 eTap numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 54Specialized Allez Sport 49Difference
Reach382374mm−8 mm
Stack570535mm−35 mm
Head tube angle71.772.25°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.975.25°+1.3°
Effective top tube547515mm−32 mm
Wheelbase1008978mm−30 mm
BB drop7377mm+4 mm
BB height272263mm−9 mm
Standover773740mm−33 mm
Seat tube length480460mm−20 mm
Head tube length161120mm−41 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed415mm
Fork lengthnot listed375mm

Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 2019 Specialized Allez Sport.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapSpecialized Allez Sport

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapCarbon Disc RED eTapSpecialized Allez SportSport
FrameCannondale Synapsenot listed
ForkSynapsenot listed
ShifterSRAM RED ETAP HRDShimano Sora
DerailleurSRAM RED E-TAP, SRAM RED eTap WiFliShimano Sora
CassetteSRAM PG-1170not listed
ChainSRAM PC-1170KMC X9
CranksetQuarq PrimePraxis Alba M30
WheelsetFulcrum 500Specialized Axis Sport
TireVittoria Rubino ProSpecialized Espoir Sport
RimFulcrum 500 DBnot listed
BrakeSRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRDSpecialized Axis 1.0
HandlebarCannondale C1 Ultralightnot listed
StemCannondale SAVEnot listed
HeadsetSynapse Sinot listed
SeatpostCannondale SAVEnot listed
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Toupé Sport

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