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 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