Cannondale
Synapse Carbon 2 RL Road Bike - Black Pearl (2022)

Road Reimagined

Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

Key Benefits

So Smooth. With Synapse, comfort is built in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.

So Fast. Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a machine that loves to fly.

So Capable. With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere.

So Brilliant. Ride assured, with increased visibility and enhanced awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of integrated lights and rear-facing radar makes it easy to ride smart.

Wide Ranging Capabilities

Clearance for 35mm tires lets you venture beyond the perfectly paved with comfort and grip - or ride through the wet season with full fenders.

Specially Smooth

Comfort and control you feel, not see. Everything you need for a bump-absorbing smooth ride is engineered into the frame shape and carbon layup - giving you a light, sleek ride that's unlike anything else.

Tuned for the Rider

Our Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for eachframe size, so that every rider experiences Synapse's glorious ride feel.

Mount Up

Mounts and eyelets galore means you can equip Synapse for whatever the day has in store, including full fender compatibility. Even rain can't keep Synapse down.

SmartSense Equipped

SmartSense is connected and ready from the first spin of the wheel, so you can hit the road with the peace of mind of intelligent lights and radar. More visibility. Better awareness. Less pre-ride fiddling.

Specifications

Frame: Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm Speed Release thru axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts

Fork: Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts

Rims: Fulcrum Rapid Red 900

Hubs: (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock

Spokes: Fulcrum, Stainless steel

Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective

Pedals: Not included

Crank: Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34

Bottom Bracket: Shimano R60 BSA

Chain: Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Rear Cogs: Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed

Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra GS

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed

Handlebar: Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact

Grips: Fabric Knurl Bar Tape

Stem: Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Headset: Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8"

Brakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors

Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic

Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

Seatpost: Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61)

Gears: 11

Connectivity: Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Wheel Size: 700c

Extras: SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle