Cannondale Synapse Claris 8 Womens 2015 - Road Bike

Women looking for their first ever road bike should pay close attention to the Synapse Claris 8. This is a versatile road bike capable of commuting, fitness training and those longer jaunts at the weekend. You can even do a bit of sportive riding too.

Available through a Cycle 2 Work scheme.

Frame & Fork

The frame is quality for this price point made from butted 6061 aluminium alloy. This alloy is light, stiff and strong for ture on-road performance. Butting helps save even more weight in the frame so you can accelerate quicker, and fly up climbs.

Comfort comes in the form of SAVE PLUS features in the frame and fork. This micro suspension helps to minimise vibrations travelling up through the frame as you ride. Front end stiffness from the carbon bladed fork also improves steering precision - ideal if you're in a sportive or a fast commute.

Components

The Synapse Claris 8 is spec'd well with a Shimano Claris drivetrain - capable, reliable and durable for efficient gearing and shifting. Tektro dual pivot brakes give you all the stopping power you need and Maddux RS 2.0 rims will keep you rolling smoothly, mile after mile.

Women specific features such as the Ergo saddle and Cannondale's C4 compact handlebar give you a better fit and improved comfort whilst riding. The Claris is also available in smaller sizes than the men's models.

The Cannondale Synapse Claris 8 Womens 2015 Features are:

Frame: Womens Synapse Alloy, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS

Fork: Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8

Headset: Synapse Si, 25mm top cap

Bars: Cannondale C4 Womens Compact, butted 6061 alloy

Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 7 deg.

Speed: 16

Front Mech: Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp

Rear Mech: Shimano Claris

Shifters Shimano Claris

Chainset: FSA Vero, 50/34

Bottom Bracket: FSA BB7420

Cassette: Sunrace CSM66 12-32T, 8-speed

Chain: KMC Z82, 8-speed

Front Brake: Tektro R315 w/ quick release

Rear Brake: Tektro R315 w/ quick release

Rims: Maddux RS 2.0, 32-hole

Front Hub: Cannondale C4

Rear Hub: Cannondale C4

Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g

Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c Front Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c Rear

Seatpost: Cannondale C4, Alloy, 25.4x300mm

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