Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RL Road Bike - 2023
- Comfort, great handling & built for long distance
- Full SmartSense integration with radar & lights
- Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed group with hydraulic disc brakes
Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident with Cannondale’s Synapse Carbon 2 RL Road Bike. Wherever the road takes you, roll with the Synapse – Cannondale's most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything pure road machine.
- Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset / Full SmartSense integration with radar and lights
- Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed group with hydraulic disc brakes
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / FSA Gossamer handlebar
- Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience
Smooth - With Synapse, comfort is built in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.
Fast - Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a machine that loves to fly.
Capable - With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere.
Brilliant - Ride assured, with increased visibility and enhance awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) makes it easy to ride smart.
Clearance for 35mm tyres allows you to venture beyond the perfectly paved roads to rougher terrain with comfort and assured grip and ride through winters with full mudguards. The frame just oozes comfort and control that you can actually feel, delivering a bump absorbing ride. Cannondale uses their Proportional Response size-specific construction that creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for every frame size produced, meaning that rider experiences the Synapse's delightful ride. With mounts and eyelets galore, you can set up your Synapse for whatever adventure you have planned. This also means it can take a set of full mudguards.
Finally and arguably the most impressive piece technology featured on the Synapse is the SmartSense system. This intelligent system runs the lights and also the rear facing radar that is fully integrated and powered by a single power source for ease and complete convenience. So you’ll always be highly visible and have better awareness of your surroundings. And of course, much less pre-ride faff.
Size Chart:
| Frame | Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts |
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts |
| Rear Shock | Null |
| Rims | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Hubs | (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Spokes | Fulcrum, Stainless steel |
| Tyres | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, BSA, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano R60 BSA |
| Chain | Shimano HG701, 11-speed |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Ultegra HG800, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 11-speed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 2, 7050 alloy, Compact |
| Grips | Fabric Knurl Bar Tape |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Headset | Synapse Sealed Bearing, integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8" |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic |
| E-bike Display | Null |
| E-Bike Battery | Null |
| E-bike Charger | Null |
| E-bike Drive Unit | Null |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 SmartSense, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61) |
| Speeds | 11 |
| Weight | 9.2 kg / 20.3 lbs (56cm) |
| Chain Device | Null |
| Connectivity | Cannondale Wheel Sensor |
| Fork Travel | Null |
| Frame Travel | Null |
| Extra's | SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle |
| Extra's | SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle |
| Colour | Black Pearl |
| Size | L, M |
| Brand | Cannondale |
| MPN(s) | C12251U1054, C12251U1056 |
Our Payment Options
Online we currently accept payment from the methods listed above including a wide range of finance options. In store we also accept payment in the form of cash and gift vouchers.
Finance Options
In order to get the kit you want, when you need it, without ruining the family finances we offer a highly flexible range of finance options to help you get the best products on your bike now rather than at the end of the season when you've saved up the cash to make the purchase. There are even interest free options which effectively spread the cost without costing you any extra.
D.T.(Automotives) Limited T/A Tweeks Cycles is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is the broker and not the lender. Our FCA registration number is 689896. D.T.(Automotives) Limited offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance and Klarna. Credit is provided subject to affordability, age and status. Minimum spend applies. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
UK Mainland Delivery Prices
| Delivery Type | Cost | Estimated Delivery Time |
| Standard Delivery for orders under £49.99 | from £1.33 | 2-3 working days from day of despatch(Excludes weekends and Bank Holidays) |
| Standard Delivery for orders over £49.99 | Free | |
| Bike Delivery | Free | 3-5 working days from day of despatch *(Excludes weekends and Bank Holidays) |
| Express Delivery | from £1.68 | 1-2 working days from day of despatch(Excludes weekends and Bank Holidays) |
| Special Delivery | from £12.54 | For any next working day delivery order before 4.30pm Monday to Thursday. For any weekend delivery order before 4.30pm Friday |
* Bike Delivery Info
A bike has to go though a Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI Check) prior to despatch, ensuring the bike is thoroughly checked and set up prior to you receiving. This also means an express delivery service is unavailable. We strive to despatch bikes within 3-5 working days. Please note this may change over school holidays and the festive season (November/December). For more information on the process please visit our pre-build page.
For international shipping please visit our delivery page.
For information about returning an item please visit our returns page.
