Thinking of buying a cannondale synapse, thought?

[Green10speed]

I'm thinking about buying a new road bike, a cannondale synapse disc 105.


I can't really find any solid reviews on. So I was wondering if anyone in the group has purchased one recently. I just got into doing long road rides and also into the fitness side of cycling.

I currently ride a serotta Atlantaon he road, and a surly crosscheck for everything in between. I'm very happy with them both, but I think I'm ready to step up my road game. And to be honest I am a little nervous about spending $1600 on an aluminum bike when I've always rode steel. And also the disc brakes?

Thanks group

[CiclistiCliff]

http://www.carytownbikes.com/blogs/carytown-bicycle-co/8243697-synapse-alloy-105-not-the-uncool-uncle-it-once-was

[Green10speed]

http://www.carytownbikes.com/blogs/carytown-bicycle-co/8243697-synapse-alloy-105-not-the-uncool-uncle-it-once-was

Thanks so much! That was very helpful

[josephr]

I'm used to old steel road and mountain bikes, however switched out my club ride/century bike to a Synapse aluminum with 105...Mine is a 2013 but the 2015s are supposed to be a real upgrade with a new welding process. It really surprised me how the compliant is -- the SAVE rear triangle is a dream when you've got your tire pressure dialed in. The wheelset isn't knock-your-socks off, but a pretty decent so you won't have to worry about upgrading right away if your budget is tight. You'll be happy -- Cannondale sells the crap of 'em for a reason.