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    Cannondale Synapse

    Apr 20, 2022 4 minutes
    Words SAM CHALLIS

    The Cannondale Synapse may be the very definition of an endurance road bike, but it sits in a category that is becoming an increasingly tough sell. With pure road bikes becoming more comfortable and capable thanks to wider tyre clearances, and gravel bikes encroaching from the other side, the endurance road sector is in danger of becoming obsolete.

    This is why, in order to stay relevant, Cannondale has shifted the focus of its latest Synapse away from being a hardy, Classics-style racer and aligned it more towards the needs of the everyday rider.

    Those needs – centring on versatility, reliability and ease

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