Cannondale Synapse 2 Obsidian 56

Road Reimagined

Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

Model Description

Versatile performance meets refined comfort. The Synapse 2’s lightweight alloy frame keeps the ride rapid, responsive, and smooth, while Shimano’s new CUES U6000 road group offers durable, reliable shifting and braking. With proven DT Swiss 470 wheels and plenty of gear mounts, this is your go-anywhere, ride-forever companion.

What it's for

Enjoyable road riding with comfort, speed, and finesse

Highlights

• Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork
• Durable, reliable, wide-range, 2x10-speed shifting from Shimano’s new CUES U6000 road group
• Powerful, controllable braking from Shimano’s CUES hydraulic disc brakes
• Proven all-around road performance from DT Swiss R 470 DB rims with Vittoria 700x30c tires

• Specs

  Details

  • Platform

    Synapse
  • Model Name

    Synapse 2
  • Model Code

    C12104U

  Frameset

  • Frame

    Synapse, lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts
  • Fork

    Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts
  • Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"

  Drivetrain

  • Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CUES U6020
  • Front Derailleur

    Shimano CUES U6030
  • Shifters

    Shimano CUES U6030, 10-speed
  • Chain

    Shimano LG500, 10-speed
  • Crank

    Shimano CUES 6040, 46/32
  • Rear Cogs

    Shimano CUES LG300, 11-39, 10-speed
  • Bottom Bracket

    Shimano RS500

  Brakes

  • Brakes

    Shimano CUES hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 rotors
  • Brake Levers

    Shimano CUES hydraulic disc

  Wheels

  • Front Hub

    Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock
  • Rear Hub

    Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock
  • Rims

    DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless compatible
  • Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g
  • Tire Size

    30
  • Wheel Size

    700c
  • Tires

    Zaffiro Pro Bright Black Reflective, 700x30c
  • Front Tire

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x30c, reflective strip
  • Rear Tire

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x30c, reflective strip

  Components

  • Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
  • Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
  • Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
  • Saddle

    Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
  • Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

  Extra

  • Extra 1

    Trainer axle end caps
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