{"id":45000,"date":"2023-01-05T15:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=711895"},"modified":"2023-01-05T16:36:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T15:36:17","slug":"new-cannondale-synapse-al-brings-integrated-lights-and-rear-sensor-to-lower-price-point","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-cannondale-synapse-al-brings-integrated-lights-and-rear-sensor-to-lower-price-point\/","title":{"rendered":"New Cannondale Synapse AL brings integrated lights and rear sensor to lower price point"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 05 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cannondale has upgraded the entry-level alloy Synapse AL to include SmartSense technology, an integrated light and a rear sensor system.<\/p>\n

The brand has further optimised its cheapest endurance road bike<\/a> for long-distance, multi-terrain riding with top tube mounts and an increase in stock tyre size from 28mm to 30mm.<\/p>\n

Cannondale says the new Synapse AL has a maximum tyre clearance of 32mm, which is 3mm less than the 2022 carbon fibre Synapse.<\/p>\n

In addition, Cannondale has upgraded the mid-range Shimano Tiagra and range-topping Shimano 105<\/a>-equipped models from mechanical to hydraulic disc brakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both bikes now have a Fizik Aliante Delta road bike saddle<\/a> instead of Cannondale\u2019s own model.<\/p>\n

Mechanical disc brakes and Cannondale finishing kit remain on the cheapest Synapse AL 3.<\/p>\n

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The top tube bag comes at an extra cost.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 2023 Synapse AL retains its fittings for a rear rack and mudguards<\/a>. You can now screw in a top tube bag for bikepacking<\/a> trips.<\/p>\n

A trainer axle is available to purchase separately, enabling you to ride the Synapse AL on a turbo trainer<\/a> for the first time.<\/p>\n

Cannondale has not changed the SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame material and carbon fork combination. Therefore, we expect little weight difference from the Cannondale Synapse AL Disc Tiagra<\/a> we tested in 2020.<\/p>\n

AI on the Synapse AL<\/h2>\n
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All three frames are SmartSense-compatible.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale\u2019s SmartSense technology has trickled down from the carbon Synapse range<\/a>. This includes our Bike of The Year 2022, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon LTD RLE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A battery pack stored on the down tube powers the integrated front and rear lights. It also runs a version of the Garmin Varia radar<\/a>, which alerts you to cars approaching from behind.<\/p>\n

The battery can be removed from the bike and recharged via USB-C. Judging from Cannondale\u2019s images, you can install a bottle cage on the down tube in place of its mount.<\/p>\n

Cannondale Synapse AL geometry<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s more internal cable routing and tweaks to the tube lengths.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The 2023 Cannondale Synapse AL sees subtle adjustments to the geometry.<\/p>\n

The head tube angle is slightly steeper than the previous model and the seat tube angle is slightly slacker. The chainstay length has increased slightly, too.<\/p>\n

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\ufeff<\/th>51cm<\/th>54cm<\/th>56cm<\/th>58cm<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>71<\/td>71.9<\/td>72<\/td>72<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>415<\/td>415<\/td>415<\/td>415<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>75<\/td>73<\/td>72<\/td>70<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>443<\/td>480<\/td>520<\/td>550<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>544<\/td>555<\/td>567<\/td>58<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>140<\/td>160<\/td>181<\/td>205<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,006<\/td>1,010<\/td>1,021<\/td>1,035<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>550<\/td>570<\/td>590<\/td>610<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>376<\/td>381<\/td>387<\/td>393<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>