Modern classic

The Synapse is the epitome of the endurance genre

While other brands have introduced mechanical devices to augment comfort in their endurance bikes – which generally make them heavier and harder to service – the Synapse keeps it simple, using features such as relaxed geometry, wider tyre clearance and a skinny seatpost to generate comfort. As a result the bike is uncommonly light. It should say something that despite being four years old the Synapse can still hold its own in performance terms against many modern competitors. It isn’t unrealistic to say that Cannondale was ahead of the game when it conceived the Synapse.