Cannondale Synapse 2 Bike
Roll fast and confidently on this Cannondale bike. Its lightweight alloy frame keeps the ride responsive and smooth. The Shimano CUES U6000 road group offers reliable shifting and braking.
Key Details
- The Synapse 2 is a comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine
- Features a lightweight SmartForm C2 alloy frame with full carbon fork
- Durable, reliable, wide-range, 2 x 10-speed shifting from the new Shimano CUES U6000 road group
- Powerful, controllable braking from Shimano CUES hydraulic disc brakes
- Proven all-around road performance from DT Swiss R 470 DB rims with Vittoria 700c x 30 mm tires
- Frame provide plenty of gear mounts
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 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, lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142 x 12 thru axle, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12 x 100 mm thru axle, internal routing, flat-mount brake, fender mounts |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES 6040, 46/32T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500 |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U6030, 10-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6020 |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano CUES LG300, 11-39T, 10-speed |
| Number of Gears | 20 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm RT64 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano CUES hydraulic disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss R470 DB, 28-hole, tubeless ready |
| Front Hub | Formula CL-712, 12 x 100 mm, Center Lock |
| Rear Hub | Formula RXC-400, 12 x 142 mm, Center Lock |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V with reflective strip |
| Tire Width | 30 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, compact |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7 deg. |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8 in. to 1-1/4 in. |
| Chain | Shimano LG500, 10-speed |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 44 CM | 48 CM | 51 CM | 54 CM | 56 CM | 58 CM | 61 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'0'' - 5'4'' | 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 | 36.5 | 37.1 | 37.6 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 39.3 | 40.2 |
| Stack | 51.0 | 53.0 | 55.0 | 57.0 | 59.0 | 61.0 | 64.0 |
| Effective Top Tube | 52.1 | 53.3 | 54.4 | 55.5 | 56.7 | 58.0 | 59.8 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 40.0 | 42.2 | 44.3 | 48.0 | 52.0 | 55.0 | 59.0 |
| Standover Height | 68.1 | 70.2 | 72.3 | 75.3 | 78.4 | 81.1 | 84.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 9.6 | 11.5 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 18.1 | 20.5 | 23.6 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.2 | 70.8 | 71.0 | 71.9 | 72.0 | 72.0 | 72.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 26.3 | 26.3 | 26.8 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 27.3 | 27.3 |
| Wheelbase | 98.5 | 99.3 | 100.6 | 101.0 | 102.1 | 103.5 | 105.4 |
| Chainstay | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
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.