2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The 52 is the Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. 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 eTap 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 eTap, 48Fuji SL 1.1, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 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 eTap. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapFuji 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 eTapCarbon Disc RED eTap | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | not listed |
| Crankset | Quarq Prime | SRAM 22 RED |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum 500 DB | Oval Concepts 935 |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | SRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Handlebar | Cannondale Escape | Oval Concepts 910SL |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Oval Concepts 950 |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Oval Concepts 934 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
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