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Slick
Guru
I have the Synapse but not carbon. I bought it in the sale as it was a bargain, 
it has an aluminium frame and is too small for me, no fancy brakes and no 105 just Claris fitted and I reckon the wheels are made of cheese. There is no rhyme or reason for it but I love it and sometimes I feel like I can do some of my best times on it despite having spent three times as much on other machines. It's very possible it's all in my mind, I honestly don't know but I reckon the cannonball is a belter.
it has an aluminium frame and is too small for me, no fancy brakes and no 105 just Claris fitted and I reckon the wheels are made of cheese. There is no rhyme or reason for it but I love it and sometimes I feel like I can do some of my best times on it despite having spent three times as much on other machines. It's very possible it's all in my mind, I honestly don't know but I reckon the cannonball is a belter.
Jimidh
Veteran
- Location
- Midlothian
My wife has the Diverge and it’s a lovely bike. It’s too small for me so i’ve only ever ridden it up and down the street.
I also have a mate who does big gravel rides on a Diverge and loves it.
I also have a mate who does big gravel rides on a Diverge and loves it.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Only real way to decide is to throw a leg over them.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Both have 105 geartrains, but both fall short of full rather short of having 105 group sets, so read the spec carefully. In your shoes I'd go ride them first, as having the shiny bits from a 105 group set wont make a lacklustre frame perform any better, so go see what they feel like on the road.
Thanks for input!I have the Synapse but not carbon. I bought it in the sale as it was a bargain,
Prob best idea both look neat!
What bike do you ride?
Jimidh
Veteran
- Location
- Midlothian
For off road type riding i usually ride a Trek Crocket with fitted with Surly Knard tyres - I love riding that bike as it’s fast when I want it to be but also great for easy spins too.
Not ideal though for rides over 3-4 hours as the race geometry on it is a bit harsh after a while.
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Nice bike!
Boon 51
Veteran
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
Check the Diverge has the newer wheels 142x 100 because I bought the Ultegra Diverge a few years back went to put some other wheels on and they wouldn't fit because the rear wheel was 137..
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Good thought! Thanks
