Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RLE Bike
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Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RLE bike. It's a comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.
Key Details
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
24 gear(s)
- Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset with subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork
- Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes
- FSA Gossamer handlebar
- Comes equipped with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset
- Clearance for 35 mm tires lets you venture beyond the perfectly paved roads with comfort and grip—or ride through the wet season with full fenders
- 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
- Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for each frame size
- Mounts and eyelets galore mean you can equip the bike for whatever the day has in store, including full fender compatibility
- SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) makes it easy to ride smart
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
View the Cannondale Synapse Product LineView all Cannondale Endurance Bikes- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12 x 142 mm thru axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12 x 100 mm thru axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano R8100 BSA |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, wireless, 2 x 12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 24 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm RT800 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 |
| Front Hub | Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12 x 100 mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12 x 142 mm centerlock |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700c x 30 mm, reflective |
| Tire Width | 30 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | FSA Gossamer Compact |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 2 SmartSense, UD Carbon, 27.2 x 350 mm (48-56), 400 mm (58-61) |
| Saddle | Fizik Tempo Argo R5, 150 mm width, S-alloy rails |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | 1-1/4 to 1-1/8 in. |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 12-speed |
| Weight | 19 lbs. 11.2 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
Cannondale Bikes (208182)
| 48 CM | 51 CM | 54 CM | 56 CM | 58 CM | 61 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 5'6" | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'7" - 5'11" | 5'9" - 6'1" | 6'0" - 6'4" | 6'3" - 6'8" |
| Reach | 37.1 | 37.6 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 39.3 | 40.2 |
| Stack | 53.0 | 55.0 | 57.0 | 59.0 | 61.0 | 64.0 |
| Effective Top Tube | 53.3 | 54.4 | 55.5 | 56.7 | 57.9 | 59.8 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 40.7 | 44.3 | 48.0 | 52.0 | 55.0 | 59.0 |
| Standover Height | 71.2 | 74.2 | 77.3 | 78.7 | 83.3 | 86.8 |
| Head Tube Length | 10.9 | 13.0 | 14.3 | 16.4 | 18.7 | 21.8 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.3 | 71.4 | 73.1 | 73.2 | 73.3 | 73.4 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 27.0 | 27.0 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
| Wheelbase | 99.1 | 100.2 | 98.7 | 99.8 | 101.1 | 102.8 |
| Chainstay | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Fork Offset | 5.5 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
