2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon vs 2021 Khs FLITE 900
The Khs FLITE 900 size closest to your 54 is the M/L/56. Compare the M/L/56 instead
What changes on the Khs FLITE 900
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 54, the Khs FLITE 900 in XS/49 places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −55 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon is drawn. The Khs FLITE 900 numbers we have for size XS/49 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 54 | Khs FLITE 900 XS/49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 361 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 515 | −55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.7 | 70.5 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.9 | 74 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 547 | 509 | −38 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 73 | not listed | |
| BB height | 272 | 265 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 728 | −45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 450 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 115 | −46 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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