Cannondale Synapse Disc 105 5 Womens 2015 - Road Bike

The womens specific Cannondale Synapse 105 5 disc is a great first road bike for ladies who want a capable machine for endurance rides, sportive races and everything in-between.

Impressively this optimized 6061 aluminium alloy road bike with SAVE technology and performance spec is actually available through a Cycle 2 Work scheme.

Frame & Fork

Cannondale have spent a long time developing the right rider position with a taller head tube (compared to their racey SuperSix), gentler sloping top tube, slightly relaxed head angle and a longer wheelbase. What does this mean? You're in a more upright position but still with lively handling...it's also very stable. This is not a sluggish endurance road bike.

The 105 5 Disc is built around a lightweight, strong and stiff aluminium 6061 frame. It's high quality grade aluminium and is good for any type of riding - both on-road and off-road. To save even more weight Cannondale have butted the tubes.

SAVE micro suspension in the rear triangle help absorb road shock for long lasting comfort as you eat up the miles.

Components

The biggest talking point (aside from the 105 drivetrain) has to be disc brakes. These mechanical disc brakes allow you to stop more effectively in all weather and ground conditions so are ideal off-roading as well as traffic dodging commutes.

They open up more possibilities for the Synapse 105. You can tackle different terrain and go on more rugged adventures if you wish.

Shimano's 105 drivetrain is very high quality at this price point and provides crisp and reliable performance - it is a performance road set-up. No matter where you're riding, these components are up to the task. Maddux RD 3.0 rims keep 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 105 Disc is also available in smaller sizes than the men's models.

The new Cannondale Synapse 105 5 Disc is the best womens endurance road bike for under £1,000. Comfortable, fast and lively.

The Cannondale Synapse Disc 105 5 Womens 2015 Features are:

Frame: Womens Synapse Alloy Disc, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30

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

Headset: Synapse Si, 25mm top cap

Bars: Cannondale C3 Womens Compact Wing, butted 6061 alloy

Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

Speed: 22

Front Mech: Shimano 105 5800, 31.8 clamp

Rear Mech: Shimano 105 5800

Shifters Shimano 105 5800 w/ reach adjust shims

Chainset: FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34

Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30

Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-32, 11-speed

Chain: Shimano HG600, 11-speed

Front Brake: Promax Render R, 160mm front, 140mm rear

Rear Brake: Promax Render R, 160mm front, 140mm rear

Rims: Maddux RD 3.0 Disc, 28-hole

Front Hub: Formula CX20 front, CX 22 rear

Rear Hub: Formula CX20 front, CX 22 rear

Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g

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

Seatpost: Cannondale C3, Alloy, 25.4x300mm

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