2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE vs 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD
The 54 is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE. 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 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE in 48, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD in 54 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE, 48Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE 48 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 377mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 535mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72.5° | +1.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74° | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 975mm | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 74mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 270 | 266mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 712 | 746mm | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 458mm | +51 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 113mm | −9 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 366mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SE, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc SESpecialized 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 SECarbon Disc 105 SE | 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 | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Exposure TCS | not listed |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB STP i19 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 hydro | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Specialized Tarmac |
| Headset | Synapse Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | not listed |
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