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2026 Cannondale Synapse 2

2026 Cannondale Synapse 2

$2,999.99
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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.

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 tyres



Features

  • So Smooth: With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy’s frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.

  • So Comfortable: Synapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride.

  • So Capable: Synapse’s comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road.

  • So Ready: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Synapse comes with a Contain top tube bag on some models. It’s easy to load and easy to reach while you’re riding. Bring snacks, tools, a map, or whatever else will help you go farther.

  • Wide Ranging Capabilities: Clearance for up to 32mm tires, with a big 6mm of room on each side, lets you venture beyond the pavement with comfort and grip – or ride through the wet season with full fenders.

  • Specially Smooth: Comfort and control you feel, not see. Everything you need for a bump-absorbing ride is engineered into the frame’s tube shapes and alloy construction – giving you a light, smooth, and sleek ride you have to feel to believe.

  • Mount Up: Mounts and eyelets galore on Synapse Alloy means you can gear up for whatever the day, week, or month has in store. Your favorite bottle cages, gear bags, and accessories are good to go.

  • SmartSense Compatible: Make every ride better with enhanced visibility and awareness. The SmartSense-compatible Synapse Alloy frame means it’s easy to upgrade to our system of intelligent running lights and rear-facing radar.

  • Trainer-Ready: Synapse Alloy will help you push hard, on or off the road. Synapse comes with easy-to-install end caps, making it quick and simple to mount the bike on a trainer.

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
Tyre Size 30
Wheel Size 700c
Tyres Zaffiro Pro Bright Black Reflective, 700x30c
Front Tyre Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V, 700x30c, reflective strip
Rear Tyre 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

Other

Accessories Trainer axle end caps

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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