With a frame weight under 1000g (Hi-MOD), aero-optimized design, and massive tire clearance — up to 42mm in the rear and 48mm up front — Synapse blends race-bike speed with rough-road versatility. It’s what pro-level performance looks like when it’s tuned for real rides, not just finish lines.
THE ALL-NEW
CANNONDALE SYNAPSE
FOR REAL RIDES, REAL ROADS, AND REAL RIDERS
Born two decades ago and still leading the pack, the Cannondale Synapse doesn’t just blur the
line between race-ready and ride-all-day — it reimagines it. The all-new Synapse is lighter, faster, smoother, and smarter than ever before. This is WorldTour-level engineering dialed for the rest of us.
Synapse is built for big days, fast paces, and everything in between.
Real World Fast
Comfort that Doesn’t Quit
From weekend fondos to all-day escapes, Synapse is built to go long. Its size-specific Proportional Response construction delivers a tailored ride feel, with each frame tuned for optimal performance and comfort. With 20 percent more compliance than the previous generation and a D-shaped seatpost that boosts vertical compliance, it smooths out rough roads and reduces fatigue so you can ride longer and recover faster.
Built-In for the Long Haul
Every Synapse features Cannondale’s new StashPort downtube storage design— a hidden compartment under the bottle cage that keeps tools, snacks, and ride gear secure and rattle-free. Paired with the included StashBag, it’s your glovebox for the road, always ready and out of sight.
Smarter Systems, Safer Rides
The new SmartSense Gen 2 system (on select models) integrates radar, lights, and shifting into one powerful platform. It keeps you visible, alerts you to traffic, and even powers your SRAM AXS drivetrain — all from a single long-lasting battery housed neatly inside the downtube.