Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L
An all-round road bike from 2025, made in 6 sizes from 48 to 61.
Size
Stack 570 mmReach 381 mm
Geometry
| Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 530 | 550 | 570 | 590 | 610 | 640 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 371 | 376 | 381 | 387 | 393 | 402 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 1.55 | 1.59 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 533 | 544 | 555 | 567 | 579 | 598 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 407 | 443 | 480 | 520 | 550 | 590 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 109 | 130 | 143 | 164 | 187 | 218 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 712 | 742 | 773 | 787 | 833 | 868 |
| Handling | ||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 71.3° | 71.4° | 73.1° | 73.2° | 73.3° | 73.4° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 55 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 991 | 1002 | 987 | 998 | 1011 | 1028 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 70 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 261 | 261 | 263 | 263 | 266 | 266 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 588 | 598 | 583 | 594 | 606 | 623 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
All-round
Between race and comfort. A good fit for sportives, club rides and fast days out.
Handling, size 54
- Steering
- Neutral58 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Balanced987 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced415 mm
- BB drop
- Typical73 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size 54 here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basso Venta R2026Stack +1 mm, reach same | 53 | +1 mm | same |
| Bmc Roadmachine TWO2026Stack same, reach +2 mm | 54 | same | +2 mm |
| Kross VENTO DSC 5.02026Stack +4 mm, reach +3 mm | M | +4 mm | +3 mm |
| Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di22025Stack −1 mm, reach same | 55 | −1 mm | same |
| Cannondale SuperSix EVO 62026Stack +5 mm, reach +8 mm | 56 | +5 mm | +8 mm |
| Merida SCULTURA RIM 1002026Stack +4 mm, reach +9 mm | MD/LG | +4 mm | +9 mm |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.