2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The 52 is the Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s. 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 Fuji SL 1.1
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s in 48, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 52 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s, 48Fuji SL 1.1, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s 48 | Fuji SL 1.1 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 378 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71.5 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 73.75 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 530 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 979 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 68 | −7 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | 743 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 480 | +73 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 120 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Fuji SL 1.1 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’sFuji SL 1.1
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 Disc Women’sCarbon Disc Women’s Ultegra | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | SRAM 22 RED |
| Wheelset | Mavic Aksium | Oval Concepts 935 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8020 hydro | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Oval Concepts 910SL |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Oval Concepts 950 |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 | Oval Concepts 934 |
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