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2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1

The Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your 48 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead

What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 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

2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap (48)The Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap frame drawn to scale.J 996

Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 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

MeasurementCannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 48Fuji SL 1.1 58Difference
Reach371403+32 mm
Stack530580+50 mm
Head tube angle70.8not listed
Seat tube angle74.6not listed
Effective top tube517580+63 mm
Chainstay length410405−5 mm
Wheelbase9961003+7 mm
BB drop7568−7 mm
BB height270not listed
Standover712801+89 mm
Seat tube length407540+133 mm
Head tube length122175+53 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapCarbon Disc RED eTapFuji SL 1.1SL 1.1
FrameCannondale SynapseFuji SL 1.1
ForkSynapsenot listed
ShifterSRAM RED ETAP HRDSRAM eTap Red
DerailleurSRAM RED E-TAPSRAM eTAP RED
ChainSRAM PC-1170not listed
CranksetQuarq PrimeSRAM 22 RED
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
PedalsNotnot listed
WheelsetFulcrum 500 DBOval Concepts 935
TireVittoria Rubino ProVittoria Open Corsa
BrakeSRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRDSRAM eTAP RED
HandlebarCannondale EscapeOval Concepts 910SL
StemCannondale C1 UltralightOval Concepts 777SL
HeadsetSynapse Sinot listed
SeatpostCannondale SAVEOval Concepts 950
SaddleFabric ScoopOval Concepts 934
Cassettenot listedSRAM XG-1190 RED

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