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2023 Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset vs 2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense

The Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense size closest to your 47 is the 48.0. Compare the 48.0 instead

What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense

Compared with the Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset in 47, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense in 44.0 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.2°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset numbers we have for size 47 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset 47Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense 44.0Difference
Reach364366+2 mm
Stack527510−17 mm
Head tube angle71.0°69.8−1.2°
Effective top tube509522+13 mm
Chainstay length420425+5 mm
Wheelbase9861003+17 mm
BB drop8075−5 mm
Standover686714+28 mm
Seat tube length420407−13 mm
Head tube length11091−19 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed73
BB heightnot listed278
Fork lengthnot listed393

Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense minus the Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 Frameset, 2025 Cannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Domane SLR Gen 4 FramesetCannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense

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.

PartTrek Domane SLR Gen 4 FramesetSLR Gen 4 FramesetCannondale Synapse Carbon SmartSense2 SmartSense
ForkTrek Domane SLRnot listed
Framenot listedCannondale Synapse
Shifternot listedSRAM Force AXS
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Force AXS
Cassettenot listedSRAM Force XG-1270
Chainnot listedSRAM Force
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Force
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Tirenot listedVittoria Rubino Pro IV
Rimnot listedReserve 42 49 Turbulent
Brakenot listedSRAM Force AXS
Handlebarnot listedVision Trimax
Stemnot listedCannondale C1 Conceal
Bar tapenot listedCannondale Tape
Seatpostnot listedCannondale C1
Saddlenot listedfizik Vento Argo R5

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