2026 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2

The comfort and compliance to go long, and the stiffness and aero to get there faster. Synapse Carbon 2 pairs an endurance-tuned carbon frame with Shimano's wireless Ultegra Di2 shifting, best-in-class tyre clearance and class-leading compliance — built for long days in the saddle, fast bunch rides, and everything in between.

Frame: Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response size-specific construction, integrated cable routing, downtube StashPort storage, 12x142mm thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, SmartSense Gen 2.0 compatible
Fork: Synapse Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, 55mm offset
Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8″–1-1/2″
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed
Derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 (front and rear)
Crank: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 50/34
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BSA 68
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra R8170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm CL800 rotors
Rims: DT Swiss ERC LOG 45 carbon, 22mm inner width, 45mm depth, 24h, tubeless ready
Hubs: DT Swiss 370 (F, 12x100mm) / DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet (R, 12x142mm)
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c
Handlebar: Vision Trimax Aero Alloy
Stem: Cannondale C1 Conceal alloy, 31.8, -6°
Grips: Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
Seatpost: Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible
Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo X5, 140mm