2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
The 51 is the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 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 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 48, the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s in 51 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 48Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 48 | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 378 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 535 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71.2 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74.1 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 530 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 994 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 74 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 270 | 268 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 712 | 753 | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 481 | +74 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 130 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscCannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
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 DiscCarbon Disc 105 | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’sDisc Women’s 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Cannondale SmartForm C1 |
| Fork | Synapse | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Cannondale BB30a |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | Not |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | Cannondale RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 hydro | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | CAAD13 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | HollowGram 27 KNØT |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Prologo Kappa Dea RS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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