2021 Khs FLITE 900 vs 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon
The 48 is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon size closest to your S/52 Khs FLITE 900. 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
Compared with the Khs FLITE 900 in S/52, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 48 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Khs FLITE 900 numbers we have for size S/52 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Khs FLITE 900 S/52 | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370 | 371 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 530 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70.8 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.6 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 526 | 517 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 410 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 268 | 270 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 761 | 712 | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485 | 407 | −78 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 122 | −18 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 996 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon minus the Khs FLITE 900. Full charts: 2021 Khs FLITE 900, 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Khs FLITE 900Cannondale Synapse Carbon
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 | Khs FLITE 900FLITE 900 | Cannondale Synapse CarbonCarbon 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Khs Pro Full Carbon | BallisTec |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS510 | Cannondale BB30a |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Outboard Bearing | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda Valkyrie | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright |
| Hub | Shimano RS-370 Disc | not listed |
| Rim | Shimano RS-370 Disc | Cannondale RD 2.0 |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | FSA Energy Compact | not listed |
| Stem | FSA 3D forged | not listed |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB | Synapse |
| Saddle | Velo Light-weight Road | Fabric Scoop |
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale BallisTec |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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