Hire advice - Cannondale Synapse

[GravityFighter]

A couple of friends and I are looking to hire bikes in Girona in October - there seems to be an abundance of Cannondales.

Before we confirm, am I right in thinking most people size down on a Cannondale Synapse, because of the longer virtual top tube measurement?

Two of us are usually a 56cm in Specialized, Trek etc. and the other chap rides a 60cm. So I'm thinking we might need two 54cm frames and one 58cm with the 'Dales.

Any experience / info welcomed! TIA.

 

[vickster]

Go sit on one in Evans to assess

 

[Milkfloat]

A 6'4" I ride a 58 Synapse and a Large Giant Defy, but an XL Pinnacle Dolomite. In old frames a 25", that might help for your taller friend on the 60cm.

 

[Slick]

I suppose it depends on individual proportions but I Bought a smaller Synapse and whilst I find it comfortable especially on the drops, it can leave me feeling a bit crushed or scrunched up at times. I wouldn't part with it despite one offer on the table but if I could do it again I would have bought the same size bike as both Genesis bikes.

 

[GravityFighter]

I've looked at the geometry and in fact the 56cm comes up very similar to my 56cm Emonda for stack, height, reach, top tube etc (possibly because the Emonda is a race-fit, so naturally lower and longer).

Will see if I can sling a leg over one somewhere before I order!