2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1

What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE in 48, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 56 places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+29 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+18 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−13 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

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 SE is drawn. The Fuji SL 1.1 numbers we have for size 56 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 SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SEFuji 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.