2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The 52 is the Fuji SL 1.1 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 Fuji SL 1.1
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 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, 48Fuji SL 1.1, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 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. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscFuji 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 DiscCarbon Disc 105 | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | SRAM 22 RED |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 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 | Fabric Scoop | Oval Concepts 934 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
| Wheelset | not listed | Oval Concepts 935 |
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