Cube peleton or Cannondale synapse

[Kevoffthetee]

Hi guys/gals.

Tonight I'm making the decision about my new bike but wondering if any of you have either of the 2 bikes above. I've tried them both and couldn't split them so after a helping hand.

I can get the cube for £495 or the cannondale for £569. If the latter, would you choose the synapse over the caad8? All are fitted with sora.

The synapse or caad8 could be a good choice due to the 6months 0% finance option but that isn't the final selling factor

Dammit I'm stuck

 

[Peteaud]

I have a Synapse and it is a great allround bike. The CAAD has a lighter frame but is a bit more racey.

For a comfy all year round best of all worlds, go for the synapse.

Edited to add, FWIW the stock saddle is pretty good although i know its subject to user etc, but i know 3 synapse owners and all agree that it is a good saddle.
Stock wheels are ok as well, a bit weighty but roll well.

 

[LimeBurn]

Synapse - don't think I've ever heard a bad review.

 

[vickster]

What colour are they and which has the longer warranty? Which lbs do you prefer? Will come down to the softer stuff if the bikes are equivalent

 

[SteCenturion]

I prefer the Cube just because I find they have better kit for the £££ & I also prefer the colour schemes & styling over the 'Dales.

They 'seem' to me more modern looking whereas the Emmerdales seem to have quite old fashioned (very straight) lines about them, especially the top tubes.

However, I have read that the CAAD has one of the lightest alu frames available & the Carbon Synapse won last years BOTY Award in Cycling Plus magazine.

Having never ridden a Dale I can't give 1st hand account of them but they are well loved by many on this forum & no doubt have excellent build quality.

Equally, or maybe more so, there are a great many very happy Cube owners on CC too, many having recently bought a Cube & some having owned them a while.

In the end it will all come down to which one you would enjoy taking out of the garage/shed the most.

Either way you will end up with an excellent bike.

Best of British.

 

[SteCenturion]

Any more thoughts about which bike @Kevoffthetee ?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I'd almost decided on the CAAD but I've decided to stick with the pug for this year and treat myself in the winter

 

[SteCenturion]

I'd almost decided on the CAAD but I've decided to stick with the pug for this year and treat myself in the winter

Might be a good call.

Come winter & post TdF visits Yorkshire there may well be some very tasty deals to be had.

 

[DooDah]

As you have tried them both, which makes you smile most? Buy that one. For me, I prefer the cube, but that is just me.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

The cube over the synapse, and the caad over the cube.

When I give the caad come stick it just felt right

 

[Cyclist33]

Sounds like the choice then, but remember that on a short test ride you get a skewed vision of the bike's feel. Anyone can give a race-oriented bike a bit of oomph on a quick mile long test, but how will it measure up against the Synapse for comfort after 50 miles?

Just something to consider...