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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009

Item # 780446

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For competitive club rides or centuries, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 bike delivers powerful performance to demanding road bike enthusiasts.

Synapse carbon frame features optimized tube shaping and geometry to promote efficiency and handling
Carbon fork, seatpost, shaped chainstays and slightly bent seatstays employ Synapse Active Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E.) technology to effectively dampen road vibration
Shimano Tiagra compact crankset with 9-speed cassette efficiently drives power across all gear combinations
Shimano Tiagra levers control Tiagra rear derailleur and Sora front derailleur for smooth, dependable shifting
Tektro R520 brakes provide reliable stopping power
Selle San Marco Ponza Power saddle is an Italian beauty sitting atop the carbon seatpost
Specs are subject to change

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009 Specs

Specification	Description
Frame	Carbon
Fork	Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra with carbon blades
Crankset	Shimano Tiagra Compact, 50/34
Bottom bracket	Shimano Tiagra
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra
Front derailleur	Shimano Sora
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Rear cogs	SRAM PG-950, 12-26, 9-speed
Brakes	Tektro R520
Brake levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rims	Mavic CXP22
Front hub	Cannondale C3, 32h
Rear hub	Cannondale C3, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel
Tires	Maxxis Fuse, 700x23
Handlebar	Cannondale C3
Stem	Cannondale C4
Seat post	Cannondale S.A.V.E. Full Carbon with frame Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Saddle	San Marco Ponza Power
Pedals	Not included
Headset	Integrated
Chain	Shimano 9-speed
Gender	Unisex
Bike weight	Why we don't provide weights

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009

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2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very nice, intermediate road bike

By RickHal

from Southern Mass

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Exercising
Serious Training
Touring

Comments about Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 Compact Bike - 2009:

This is a solid road bike. I am fairly new to the road bike. I have been used to Hybrids, Mountain bikes and Cruisers of many stripes and colors. So, this has been an experience for me. I got the road shoes and Shimano cleats after realizing my old Giro bike shoes with indented sole were not going to get the job done very well. With the correct shoes, correct seat hight and riding bib...I was all set. This bike can really fly. Very lightweight and the cassettes seem right for me so far. I'm still learning the shifting approach for this type of bike. But, it seems quite responsive and is easy to shift. The seat is a bit uncomfortable but I assume that goes with the territory. I have purchased a riding bib with padding in the seat. That should help. The bike has a pretty paint job that will attract attention. And the attention is well deserved for more than just it's good looks.