Cannondale Synapse 105 2013

[Hedgender]

Hi all
Been checking out quite a few road bikes ( my wife has now had enough )
Think I have narrowed it down to the Cannondale Synapse 105 2013
Any feedback would be appreciated

 

[musa]

Well, depends on your budget and what you want from it? Like is it for commuting or Sunday best?

 

[Nearly there]

Iv'e got the 2011 synapse built for comfort I like it but its my first roadie so im biased cannondale frames are well thought of buy one

 

[avsd]

I have a Synapse for some five years now. Great bike which I use for summer club runs and sportives. I have not raced on it yet but plan to do my first club race/TT this year on it.

 

[Hedgender]

Well, depends on your budget and what you want from it? Like is it for commuting or Sunday best?

Bit of both, I already have a Claud Butler hybrid for general use.........looking at spending around the £1000 mark

 

[smokeysmoo]

The Synapse is a well regarded bike.

As already said the geometry is more relaxed than the race geometry of the CAAD10, but that's not a bad thing if your not used to the riding position of a road bike anyway.

But forget about geometry BS, it will feel like a rocket after your CB anyway.

So as long as the bike fits you you won't go far wrong

 

[cyberknight]

Always like cannondales, if i had the cash i would be after a super 6 hi mod , nearly bought a synapse myself a while back but as it was halfords c2w they wanted full rrp so the boardman won out on spec.

 

[billy1561]

Had the 2011 synapse which apart from bb30 failure after just one ride went on to serve me well. Comfortable and quick.

 

[outlash]

The synapse is pretty much at the top of my list when it's time to upgrade. From what I've read it looks like a bike that'd keep pretty much anyone happy.


Tony.

 

[citybabe]

I have the Synapse Fem 105 and it's the best bike I've had. Go try one out and you'll see how comfoftable they are

 

[adamhearn]

I've got the 2011 version with [mostly] 105 (the chainset is FSA and the calipers, Tektro). It was my first road bike after a long time and cannot fault it.

 

[Rob3rt]

My feedback is.......... if there is ever a chance you will wish you had a more racey bike, forget the Synapse or any similar shopping bike, sorry sportive bike.

You can easily approximate the more upright fit on a race geometry bike with readily available and cheap components, with the ability to quickly and easily get back to race fit, you will not be able to approximate a race fit on a Synapse as easily or cheaply, you will end up with daft angled stems trying to lower the handlebar below the top of the head tube. The Synapse will be less responsive due to the geometry too, so it will never ever be a crit machine! The comfort gain will be marginal.

 

[Hedgender]

Had a whirl on a Synapse today really enjoyed it................darling need a hand with the washing up ?? ( sexist I know but it works........I hope !! )

Thanks for the input peeps will keep you posted the Synapse is no1 at the mo ​

 

[Joe_s101]

I've just sold my Synapse 2012 105 I'm upgrading to a Supersix Ultegra and I have to say its one of the best road bikes I've rode it's great for riding with the family at a leisurely pace or taking on a 100 mile sportive.
I recommend it highly. One thing I would say is make sure you get the right size I'm 6ft with 32.3 inside leg and the 56' was good for me when most LBS would perhaps sell a 58'.

Good luck.

 

[billy1561]

Same as you Joe, i am just over 6 ft and i had the 56 cm. Great bike.