2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1

What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 48, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 58 places the top of the head tube 50 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+50 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+32 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+7 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc is drawn. The Fuji SL 1.1 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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.