2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc vs 2019 Trek Madone SL
The 56 is the Trek Madone SL size closest to your 56 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD 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 Hi-MOD 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 Hi-MOD Disc numbers we have for size 56 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD 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 Hi-MOD Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc, 2019 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD 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 Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Synapse | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R6800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 hydro | Trek Madone |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | Trek Madone |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Bontrager Montrose |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Trek BB90 |
| Tire | not listed | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite |
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