Synapse Hi-Mod Frame

licko
licko Posts: 72
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
Anyone know the weight of a 'Dale Synapse Hi-Mod frame (or even the a whole bike?) I'm deeply torn between a Defy Advanced 2 or a Synapse Hi-Mod Ultegra. Both pretty similar specs and similar price (Discounted '12 models). I'm riding a 7kg Planet x Nanolight but I'm getting too old and want a more comfy ride but I don't want to sacrifice too much weight.

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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Flip the stem on your Planet X?
  • licko
    licko Posts: 72
    It's more the stiffness throught the bars and saddle. I've changed the saddle and fitted gel pads under the bar tape but it's still giving me a bashing - I ride lot of backroads which are pretty rough. I would go for bigger tyres but they won't fit. Mainly, I fancy a new bike!
  • licko
    licko Posts: 72
    Also has anyone got experience of the seatpost on the Defy - it looks a bit harsh?
  • licko
    licko Posts: 72
    Right, last try. I'm nearly decided on the Defy, does anyone have the advanced and know if clearance is OK for 25mm tyres?