@jowwy
The Synapse was £1099 at the start of the year, i got mine for £999.00
As i said i am more than happy with it as a all year round bike.
Couple of things on it that could be better :-
As has been mentioned, the wheels, they are not bad and mine still run true but i will upgrade them. They are miles better than stock Spesh on my wifes bike tho.
The brakes, they use the same pad as BB5 but the promax are not as good as avids. I find them either a bit grabby on long hills or a bit weak normally. Ive adjusted them a few times and i am not saying they are poor, but another bit worth upgrading (i am thinking BB5 Road).
Other than that, the bikes a bit heavy but again as a all year round didnt bother me.
Two of the people i work with checked my bike out, both ordered the same, both a happy with the bike.