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CANNONDALE SYNAPSE CARBON DISC DURA-ACE

WE SAY…

Cannondale’s sportiest model so far but one that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for speed

HIGHS

Lively handling, light chassis, smooth ride

LOWS

Middle weight wheelset at odds with superbike chassis

BUY IF…

You like your endurance bike to handle beautifully and don’t mind investing in better wheels down the line

£3999.99

Top-flight drivetrain for the venerable Synapse

Cannondale’s Synapse has evolved over the years, from being a fairly upright, long-distance bike to this

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