2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon vs 2021 Khs FLITE 900
The XL/61 is the Khs FLITE 900 size closest to your 61 Cannondale Synapse Carbon. 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 Khs FLITE 900
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 61, the Khs FLITE 900 in XL/61 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon is drawn. The Khs FLITE 900 numbers we have for size XL/61 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 61 | Khs FLITE 900 XL/61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 407 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 623 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 603 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| BB height | 275 | 270 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 868 | 850 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 580 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 229 | 225 | −4 mm |
Differences are the Khs FLITE 900 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon, 2021 Khs FLITE 900.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse CarbonKhs FLITE 900
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 CarbonCarbon 105 | Khs FLITE 900FLITE 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | Khs Pro Full Carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Cannondale BB30a | Shimano FC-RS510 |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright | Kenda Valkyrie |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.0 | Shimano RS-370 Disc |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Velo Light-weight Road |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Outboard Bearing |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano RS-370 Disc |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Energy Compact |
| Stem | not listed | FSA 3D forged |
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