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2017 Fuji SL 1.1 vs 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc

The 48 is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc size closest to your 58 Fuji SL 1.1. 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 Disc

Compared with the Fuji SL 1.1 in 58, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc in 48 places the top of the head tube 50 mm lower and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−50 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−32 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Fuji SL 1.1 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the head angle and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementFuji SL 1.1 58Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 48Difference
Reach403371−32 mm
Stack580530−50 mm
Head tube anglenot listed70.8
Seat tube anglenot listed74.6
Effective top tube580517−63 mm
Chainstay length405410+5 mm
Wheelbase1003996−7 mm
BB drop6875+7 mm
Standover801712−89 mm
Seat tube length540407−133 mm
Head tube length175122−53 mm
BB heightnot listed270

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc minus the Fuji SL 1.1. Full charts: 2017 Fuji SL 1.1, 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc.

Where each sits in its class

Fuji SL 1.1Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartFuji SL 1.1SL 1.1Cannondale Synapse Carbon DiscCarbon Disc 105
FrameFuji SL 1.1Cannondale Synapse
ShifterSRAM eTap RedShimano 105
DerailleurSRAM eTAP REDShimano 105, Shimano 105 GS
CassetteSRAM XG-1190 REDnot listed
CranksetSRAM 22 REDCannondale Si
WheelsetOval Concepts 935not listed
TireVittoria Open CorsaVittoria Zaffiro
BrakeSRAM eTAP REDShimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 hydro
HandlebarOval Concepts 910SLCannondale C3
StemOval Concepts 777SLCannondale C3
SeatpostOval Concepts 950Cannondale C3
SaddleOval Concepts 934Fabric Scoop
Forknot listedSynapse
Chainnot listedShimano HG601
Bottom bracketnot listedCannondale PressFit30
Pedalsnot listedNot
Hubnot listedFormula RX-512
Rimnot listedRD 2.0
Headsetnot listedSynapse Si

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