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Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2012

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Comfortable and sporty, the Cannondale Synapse 7 bike features a Shimano Sora drivetrain and a relaxed yet responsive ride quality for all-around road versatility.

Carbon fork and shaped, slightly bent seatstays employ Synapse Active Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E.) technology to effectively damp road vibration for enhanced comfort
Slightly extended head tube and long wheelbase give the Synapse series a comfortable riding position and a smooth ride, all without sacrificing performance
Shimano Sora shifters and derailleurs maneuver quickly and precisely through the 27 gears, letting you concentrate on the road ahead
Cannondale C4 long-reach brakes dish out plenty of power for unanticipated stops, and they make adding fenders (sold separately) a snap
Schwalbe Lugano tires surround 32-spoke wheels for consistent road grip and dependable performance
Eyelets accept a rear rack for greater utility (rack sold separately)
Pedals are not included
The Cannondale Synapse 7 bike specifications are subject to change

After its initial break-in period you might notice your bicycle performing less responsively than the day you brought it home. Not to worry, this is typical of all new bicycles and simply reflects that cables have stretched or their housings have seated themselves into final position. To keep running at peak performance, all REI bicycles come with a FREE warranty tune-up, which should be accomplished between the first 100-200 miles of riding or after the first two months if you're accumulating miles less quickly. Contact your nearest REI bike shop for details and an appointment for this important service.

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Jun

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sold!

By FrontSideBus

from Fremont, CA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Exercising
Serious Training

Comments about Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2012:

I have owned and ridden a mountain bike for some time which has served me well. But I wanted to move on to a road bike. I had looked at a number of different bikes and settle on the Canondale Synapse 7. My main concern was wondering if it would result in a sore back leaning forward as I am a senior, and the seat comfortability. I took it out for a 16 mile ride and I was thoroughly impressed with handling, seat comfort, speed, shock absorption, gear shifting and just overall enjoyment to ride. The longest I've ridden on my mountain bike was 50 miles. I intend to try 100 with this bike which I think I can do. See you later, I am off to go on a ride...

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Jan

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pretty nice, pretty nice; I like it. =)

By Eisenberg7

from Panorama City, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting
Exercising

Comments about Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2012:

I usually ride to get from work to school and school to home; basically, commuting. It rides pretty well. I only ride about 12 to 20 miles a day but, let me tell you, it gets me there fast, really fast. I think I make 10 to 15 miles in about an hour (Note: I am not all that in shape. I used to be a cross-country runner, and 20, though so I guess that helps.); I even beat the bus times so....

So far I am very pleased with this product. Wasn't very expensive compared to other bikes. The seat is actually not all that bad, IMO. Love the price, the member refund, and extremely satisfied with the REI customer service (extremely helpful). I really like the paint job (good looking bike) and the weight is alright; not extremely lightweight but not all that heavy either.

Now, with the bad...? I think shifting could be smoother but I guess that's why I got the price and we could probably blame the Sora shifters. Looking back, maybe at least Tiagra shifters would have been better for using the drop bars but, you could eventually change them.

Overall, great price for a good bike.