Cannondale Synapse LAB71 SmartSense
An all-round road bike from 2026, made in 7 sizes from 44 to 61.
Size
Stack 570 mmReach 381 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 590 | 610 | 640 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 366 | 371 | 376 | 381 | 387 | 393 | 402 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.39 | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.50 | 1.52 | 1.55 | 1.59 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 522 | 533 | 544 | 555 | 567 | 579 | 598 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 407 | 407 | 443 | 480 | 520 | 550 | 590 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 91 | 108 | 127 | 150 | 171 | 196 | 227 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 714 | 722 | 752 | 785 | 815 | 843 | 878 |
| Handling | |||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 69.8° | 70.9° | 71.3° | 71.3° | 71.3° | 71.3° | 71.3° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 71 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 1003 | 1005 | 1013 | 1026 | 1044 | 1058 | 1077 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 70 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 261 | 261 | 261 | 263 | 263 | 266 | 266 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 589 | 592 | 600 | 612 | 624 | 638 | 657 |
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
- Neutral61 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Stable1026 mm
- Chainstays
- Long425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMR Grand Tour 102026Stack −1 mm, reach −1 mm | M | −1 mm | −1 mm |
| Bianchi Infinito Ultegra DI22026Stack −1 mm, reach same | 55 | −1 mm | same |
| Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 42026Stack +5 mm, reach −7 mm | 54 | +5 mm | −7 mm |
| Grind Grit2026Stack +1 mm, reach −3 mm | M | +1 mm | −3 mm |
| Basso Venta R2026Stack +1 mm, reach same | 53 | +1 mm | same |
| Kross ALTA 2.02026Stack +2 mm, reach −8 mm | M | +2 mm | −8 mm |
Other versions
Model years
- 2026
- 2025
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.
- Synapse Carbon 12026
- Synapse Carbon 2 SmartSense2026
- Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense2026
- Synapse Carbon 42026
- Synapse Carbon 52026
- Synapse Carbon 12025
- Synapse Carbon 2 SmartSense2025
- Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense2025