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he Cannondale Synapse 2 is an endurance road bike that is fast enough to keep up on sportives and club rides. It is also robust and versatile enough to double up as a commuter or light tourer; It will even handle a bit of light gravel riding.

Cannondale were one of the pioneers of aluminium bike frames, and they are still masters of the art. The SmartForm C2 Alloy construction and full carbon forks deliver exceptionally lightweight for this category for a high-performance feel. The Synapse AL frame is stiff enough to give good acceleration, excellent power transfer and precise handling. Uses Cannondale's SAVE micro-suspension, which allows small amounts of movement in key parts of the frame to soak up bumps and vibrations. This doesn't involve any moving parts, just intelligent engineering.

The Synapse aluminium uses Cannondale endurance race geometry which places you in the ideal neutral position to ride harder for longer. It also has clearance for 32mm tyre plus full mudguard and rack capability.

The Synapse 2 uses a 2x10 speed Shimano Tiagra gearing with hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping in all weathers. Quality parts include DT Swiss wheels, Vittoria tyres and a Fizik saddle.

This bike is perfect for

Anyone who needs a versatile road bike for commuting, touring or exploring their local country lanes at a reasonable price.

Key Features

• Fully Integrated Micro-Suspension
• Able to accommodate a 32mm tyre an excellent size for multi-surface riding full mudguard capability
• Shimano Tiagra 2x10 Speed gearing and hydraulic disc brakes