2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s. 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 Allez Elite
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s in 48, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s is drawn. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 49 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s 48 | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 374 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 535 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72.25 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 75.25 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 996 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | 720 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 460 | +53 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’s, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Women’sSpecialized Allez Elite
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 Women’sCarbon Women’s 105 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Fork | BallisTec | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | Cannondale BB30a | Praxis Alba |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright | Specialized Roadsport |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Synapse | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 68mm |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Alloy |
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