Cannondale Synapse 105 (2009)
NDawn
Posts: 238
Feeling a little bit guilty reading all the issues people have had getting a Cannondale, I ordered this clearance model last Thursday and picked it up today.
I have always wanted a Synapse and have had to wait over a year to be able to afford one.
Just need a few things, need a new bag to go under the saddle for the tubes/chain bits/multitool etc. And need 2 bottle holders, only problem is do I go bling with some carbon or stick to some modest alloy
I bought a wireless Strada also and have to say it is pretty good. Easy to setup, easy to use and doesn't look too out of place. Ony thing I might be tempted to do is replace the zip ties on the fork with clear ones.
And barely 3 minutes on the bike and I already get a smile and a wave from a very attractive woman riding her bike while I waited at a red light
Good day!
Oh pushing the large ring was a bit of a step up from my MTB I could never get a high enough gear on my MTB so this is a nice change.
Edit : Forgot the specs
Frame: Synapse Carbon
Fork: Cannondale Synapse Carbon S.A.V.E
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shifters: Shimano 105
Chainset: FSA Gossamer BB30
Chainrings: 34/50 Tooth Chainrings
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB 30
Cassette: Shimano 105 12-27 Tooth Range
Chain: Shimano 105
Front Brake: Shimano 105
Rear Brake: Shimano 105
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Handlebars: Cannondale C3
Stem: Cannondale C4 31.8mm
Headset: Cannondale Synapse
Rims: Shimano RS10
Front Hub: Shimano RS10
Rear Hub: Shimano RS10
Spokes: Shimano RS10
Front Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro. 700x23c
Rear Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro. 700x23c
Saddle: Fi'zi:k Pave CX Sport
Seatpost: Cannondale Aero Carbon
I have always wanted a Synapse and have had to wait over a year to be able to afford one.
Just need a few things, need a new bag to go under the saddle for the tubes/chain bits/multitool etc. And need 2 bottle holders, only problem is do I go bling with some carbon or stick to some modest alloy
I bought a wireless Strada also and have to say it is pretty good. Easy to setup, easy to use and doesn't look too out of place. Ony thing I might be tempted to do is replace the zip ties on the fork with clear ones.
And barely 3 minutes on the bike and I already get a smile and a wave from a very attractive woman riding her bike while I waited at a red light
Good day!Oh pushing the large ring was a bit of a step up from my MTB
I could never get a high enough gear on my MTB so this is a nice change.Edit : Forgot the specs
Frame: Synapse Carbon
Fork: Cannondale Synapse Carbon S.A.V.E
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Shifters: Shimano 105
Chainset: FSA Gossamer BB30
Chainrings: 34/50 Tooth Chainrings
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB 30
Cassette: Shimano 105 12-27 Tooth Range
Chain: Shimano 105
Front Brake: Shimano 105
Rear Brake: Shimano 105
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Handlebars: Cannondale C3
Stem: Cannondale C4 31.8mm
Headset: Cannondale Synapse
Rims: Shimano RS10
Front Hub: Shimano RS10
Rear Hub: Shimano RS10
Spokes: Shimano RS10
Front Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro. 700x23c
Rear Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro. 700x23c
Saddle: Fi'zi:k Pave CX Sport
Seatpost: Cannondale Aero Carbon
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Hehe. Mine was once that clean!
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Nice bike but your photo doesn't do it justice
Bet it looks even better in the metal.
No doubt JGSI's Synapse a couple of posts down has already got you thinking of upgrades Great potential to be an awesome bike. Specialized Venge S Works
Cannondale Synapse
Enigma Etape
Genesis Flyer Single Speed
Turn the corner, rub my eyes and hope the world will last...0 -
Nice, can't beat a Cannondale :-) Enjoy.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
Cheers, absolutely love riding it. Should have got a few pics of it today when out but decided not to stop.
Yeah JGSI's bike looks amazing! Certainly gives me some thought for future upgrades.0
