2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon vs 2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense
The 54.0 is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense size closest to your 54.0 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 Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 54.0, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense in 54.0 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon, 54.0Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 54.0 | Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 381 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 570 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.3 | 71.3 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 555 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 425 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 | 1026 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 73 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 280 | 280 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 785 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 480 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 393 | 393 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 150 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon, 2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse CarbonCannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense
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 CarbonSynapse Carbon 1 | Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense2 SmartSense |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD | Cannondale Synapse |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SRAM Force XG-1270 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Reserve 42/49 | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control | Vittoria Rubino Pro IV |
| Rim | Reserve 42 49 Turbulent | Reserve 42 49 Turbulent |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Vision Trimax |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | Cannondale C1 Conceal |
| Grips | fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo R5 | fizik Vento Argo R5 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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