vickster
Legendary Member
Why not? Or do you mean the seat post?
Cannondale Synapse.....any CCs got one? any opinions?
- Thread starter Dave7
- Start date
-
- Tags
- cannondale
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Surely you can swap the stem for one with a greater angle on the defy?
Is it a more upright riding position that your back requires?
If you are looking at a synapse then as one of the previous posts suggests they tend to size longer in the top tube, I would try a 52cm.
Can you post a pic of the stem on your defy.
Defy and Synapse owner here and had a back operation last year. For me it is comfortable enough for 100 mile rides. TBH I find both bikes equally comfortable, tyre pressure plays a bigger part. There is certainly less road buzz from the Synapse though (the Defy is aluminium).
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
I'm sure you can swap the stem with something like thishttp://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bhs-25-highrise-oversize-stem/
No............the stem. TBH when I purchased it I wanted to get a longer/higher stem as it was a bit of a reach for me......but (and I cannot recall the technical details) it cannot be done.
I took it to my lbs the other day and he confirmed that.
I will go back and speak with my local Giant shop.............and report back.
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Or even something like thishttp://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-adjustable-road-stem/
Not the most attractive look but if it takes your back pain away.
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Or the steerer extension will raise the bars if that's what you need .http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bhp-22-steerer-tube-extender/
uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
Hold on guys; the fella wants another bike!!
Let's not dissuade him.
Let's not dissuade him.
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
The head tube on the synapse will only be a cm or two higher than his defy. May not be enough to relax a bad back. With a raised stem or steerer extension he could gain maybe 4 or 5 cm in bar height.
Both look a bit agricultural but if it makes the difference between comfort and pain then got to be worth it.
Both look a bit agricultural but if it makes the difference between comfort and pain then got to be worth it.
outlash
also available in orange
- Location
- ice station zebra
Thanks.
I have looked into similar options. I am trying to get a "road bike" but with a position that suits my back i.e. its nothing to do with tyre width or frame etc........just the geometry.
Maybe what I want doesn't actually exist........I may have to settle for a flat bar road bike or a hybrid. But the Cannondale may just do it.
And the geometry of a lot of bikes like the Fratello are pretty upright, look at bikes aimed at the touring/audax crowd. They're built for comfort.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Or under £1200 will get you a ti sabbath with 105 from spa
A bit more than 1200 quid according to this. http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s21p2573
the snail
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham
+1 If you're having big problems with back pain, I'd be tempted to go for something with more steerer showing, so you can get the bars level with the saddle - you can always cut the steerer down later if you want. Better than messing around with extenders. I'd definitely look at getting a test ride before parting with that sort of dosh though.
