2019 Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora vs 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
The 56 is the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra size closest to your 54 Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora. 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 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora in 54, the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra in 56 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora, 54Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora 54 | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 389 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 575 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 73 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 73.3 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 562 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 413 | 408 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 992 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 72 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272 | 271 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 805 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 540 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 159 | 164 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra minus the Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s Sora, 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Disc Women’s SoraCannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra
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 Disc Women’s SoraDisc Women’s Sora | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc TiagraDisc Tiagra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Cannondale SmartForm C1 |
| Fork | Synapse | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora, Shimano Sora GS | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra GS |
| Chain | KMC Z9 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | FSA Vero | Shimano Tiagra |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro |
| Rim | RD | RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Promax DSK 718R, Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4 | HollowGram 27 KNØT |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage | Prologo Nago RS STN |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | CAAD13 |
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