2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD
The Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD size closest to your 48 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap in 48, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD in 56 places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 48Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap 48 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 381mm | +10 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 552mm | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 73° | +2.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74° | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 978mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 72mm | −3 mm |
| BB height | 270 | 268mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 712 | 768mm | +56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 475mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 131mm | +9 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 366mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTap, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc eTapSpecialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD
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 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTDS-Works 2021 World Championship LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED ETAP HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED E-TAP | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1170 | not listed |
| Crankset | Quarq Prime | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum 500 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM RED hydro, SRAM RED eTap HRD | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale Escape | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | Specialized Tarmac |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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