2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE vs 2019 Specialized Allez Sport

What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE 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 SE numbers we have for size 54 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SESpecialized 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.