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Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009

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The Cannondale Synapse 7 bike is responsive and fiercely competitive, thanks to a lightweight frame with comfort-enhancing geometry that'll still get you rolling quickly.

Synapse T6061 aluminum frame has a long head tube for a comfortable, upright riding position
Fork features the Cannondale Synapse Active Vibration Elimination (S.A.V.E.) technology for damping road vibration; seatstays and chainstays are shaped to increase damping
FSA Vero triple crankset efficiently drives power across all 27 gear combinations
Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur and Sora shifters provide smooth, easy gear changes
Shimano Sora levers with Tektro R316 long-reach brakes help you slow down with confidence
San Marco Ponza Power saddle provides optimal support and comfort
Puncture-protected Vittoria Zaffiro tires mean more ride time and less down time
Specs are subject to change

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Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009

5.0

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Handles well (3)
Responsive (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual riding (3)
Exercising (3)

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Jun

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best in this price range

By jcorey

from Port Orchard, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Stock tires are cheap

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting
Exercising
Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009:

I recieved this bike in May and have since then put 220 miles on it in various conditions. This bike is light and stiff, very responsive, but very comfortable to ride. The SAVE technology really does what it says, very nice on those bumpy roads plus I can keep the tires fully inflated without the ride quality being too harsh. If you are doing a lot of hills then you will really appreciate the triple chainring as this bike isn't geared that low. My only complaint is the tires. They are pretty cheap very vulnerable to flats. This is easily remedied though with some armadillos or continental ultra gator skins.I was very interested in the Novarra Divano but the Synapse to me was worth the extra since it is hand made[...]

May

2009

(3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

By Ken45

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Fast
Good Geometry
Handles Well
Lightweight
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009:

I ride this bike about 20 miles a day and my only complaint is the seat!

Jul

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth every penny

By Dukis

from New Jersey

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable
Handles Well
Responsive

Cons

Uncomfortable Seat

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Exercising

Comments about Cannondale Synapse 7 Bike - 2009:

Been doing mountain for a few years and this is my first road bike. Now I'm telling myself why I waited too long to get it but I guess it was also a the bike fit. I looked at Scott S40, Trek 1.2 and Specialized before going to REI and found this bike. I rode Trek and Scott a few hours earlier that day so everything was still fresh on my mind. When I went around the store for a few minutes with this bike, I knew right away that it was the right bike for me and the bike was very responsive and comfortable.