Cannondale Synapse

[Wendell]

CAADman, I rode the 2005 6/13 then rode the SYNAPS for a while. The difference is that the Synaps is a comfort bike in racing terms. It is a bit sluggish when you want it to sprint. If you are looking for a bike that you can do lots of good miles in comfort then go for the SYNAPS. The 6/13 is deffinately a performance bike for the hills and particularly the sprint.I have ridden the 2006 6/13 with a lot of pleasure and success ths season, not thinking of the SYSTEM 6 as I felt that I was not able to find HUGE differences or advantages over the 6/13..... but I am in the process of building up my new LIQUIGAS SYSTEM SIX. I just could not say NO when I saw the Mean Green Machine.The first one in SA. It is awesome, I cannot wait to put leg over... but must wait till next week as I have other commitments. The synaps is the only Cannondale not made in the USA.

 

PS the LIQUIGAS TEAM each have a SYSTEM SIX (some have the SIX/13 ) but they also each have a SYNAPS. They will be rideing the PARIS RUBAY on the 15th on the SYNAPS. This will be interesting, see how the vibration elimination will perform.

 

 

 

[Prince]

Wendell,it seems the sysnaps seems to be a VERY good option if you are looking for a comfort ride with reasonable race ability, and if the pro's are using it for Paris Roubaix, it certainly is worth a look. Thanks for the info

[Wendell]

 sure CAADman, enjoy. Everyone will ride a CANNONDALE .....someday !!

[Christie]

Will most probably be the Synaps Alloy.

 

That makes sense - mass still heavy for an alu frame, but it explains the price too. It still looks nice:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/11488.jpg