2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
The Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s size closest to your 48 is the 51. Compare the 51 instead
What changes on the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE in 48, the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s in 48 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE, 48Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE 48 | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 374 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 520 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71.2 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74.3 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 520 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 985 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 74 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 270 | 268 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 712 | 723 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 442 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 114 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE, 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SECannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’s
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SECarbon Disc Women’s 105 SE | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Women’sDisc Women’s 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Cannondale SmartForm C1 |
| Fork | Synapse | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7025 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | Cannondale BB30a |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | Not |
| Tire | WTB Exposure TCS | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i19 TCS | Cannondale RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7025 hydro | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse Si | CAAD13 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | HollowGram 27 KNØT |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Prologo Kappa Dea RS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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