Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense 2026

With its ideal balance of comfort and speed, Synapse is the quintessential road bike. Supple, lightweight, and agile, it effortlessly powers through any terrain. Designed with both the exhilarating speed of Cannondale race-winning bikes and the adventurous spirit of their gravel bikes, it's a true representation of everything about road riding. From high speed sprints to long endurance rides, the Synapse is the perfect companion for any journey.

Bike of the year 2025 WINNER

'Against fierce rivals for the crown, and after extensive testing in all conditions, the Synapse stood out for its perfect balance of comfort, handling, fit, innovative features and outstanding value' - BikeRadar

Key features - 

• Stylish & Aero - Crafted from carbon fiber, this bicycle boasts a sleek, aerodynamic frame and fork design. Its stiffness is perfectly tuned for maximum performance, making it a top choice for those seeking speed and precision.
• Wireless Shifting - For the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense 2025, they have featured Sram's Rival AXS wireless shifting. This features clean, secure, and reliable technology, designed to complement the Synapse. The eTap wireless shift logic offers a user-friendly experience, with one button for easier shifting and another for harder shifting, making for a simple and intuitive ride.
• SmartSense - The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense 2025 features the 2nd generation SmartSense so visibility, awareness and confidence built in. With SmartSense’s intelligent systems of lights and rear-facing radar, it’s never been easier to ride smart.  It's intelligent system of lights and rear-facing radar is making you more visible, and more aware of what’s around you. SmartSense is cycling tech that’s easy to live with.

Specifictions:

Frame - Synapse Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped, fender mounts
Fork - Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8” to 1-1/5” Delta steerer, 55mm offset, fender mounts
Rims - DT Swiss E550, 28h, tubeless ready
Hubs - (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-4005, 12x142mm centerlock, XDR
Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g
Tyres - Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c
Pedals - Not included
Crank - SRAM Rival, 46/33
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB BSA
Chain - SRAM Rival
Cassette - SRAM Rival
Front Derailleur - SRAM Rival eTap AXS, braze-on
Rear Derailleur - SRAM Rival AXS
Shifters - SRAM Rival AXS
Handlebar - Vision Trimax Aero Alloy
Grips - Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Stem - Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°
Headset - Integrated, 1-1/8” - 1-1/2”
Brakes - SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc, 160/160mm PaceLine Rotors
Brake Levers - SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc
Saddle - Fizik Vento Argo X5, 140mm
Seatpost - Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon,
SmartSense compatible, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 20mm offset (51-61cm)
Sizes - 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
Extras - SmartSense Gen 2.0 system (headlight, rearfacing radar/taillight, removable downtube battery & SRAM AXS charging cable), large StashBag downtube storage bag