2019 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 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 Hi-MOD Disc. 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 Hi-MOD Disc 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 Hi-MOD Disc, 48Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 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 Hi-MOD Disc. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc, 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 World Championship LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscSpecialized 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 Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-Ace | 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 Dura-Ace hydro | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa | not listed |
| Hub | Cannondale HollowGram | not listed |
| Rim | Cannondale HollowGram Si | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace hydro | 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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