2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc vs 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5
The 51 is the Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 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 Cervélo Caledonia-5
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 48, the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 51 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 48Cervélo Caledonia-5, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 48 | Cervélo Caledonia-5 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 369 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 530 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71.5 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 522 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 415 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 984.5 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76.5 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | 752 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 122 | 109.9 | −12 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc, 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscCervélo Caledonia-5
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 Carbon DiscCarbon Disc Ultegra | Cervélo Caledonia-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra HG800 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale BB30a | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 600 Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright | not listed |
| Rim | Fulcrum 600 DB | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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