Synapse LAB71 2026

Cannondale's Synapse is a world tour, endurance road bike that blends racing level performance with real-world rider comfort and handling. This range topping LAB71 spec features the superlight LAB71 Hi-MOD carbon frame construction is both stunning to behold, with outstanding finish quality but also delivers the highest level of performance. To complete this high level spec is an extensive list of the latest professional level components, ensuring every watt is transferred to speed and covering distance.

Bike of the year 2025 WINNER

'Against fierce rivals for the crown, and after extensive testing in all conditions, the Synapse stood out for its perfect balance of comfort, handling, fit, innovative features and outstanding value' - BikeRadar

KEY FEATURES - 

• sub 1000g frame weight
• 42mm tyre clearance
• SRAM RED AXS 13-speed groupset
• Reserve 42 carbon rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs
• D-Shape aero seatpost
• SystemBar R-One carbon cockpit
• Cannondale/Garmin wheel sensor
• StashPort downtube storage
• Equipped with SmartSense Gen2 , Cannondale's integrated light system. This advanced, sleek system has a compact 800 lumen light on the front and a Garmin Varia radar tail light.

SPECIFICATION - 

• FRAME - LAB71 Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense Gen 2.0 equipped, fender mounts
  
• FORK - Lab71 Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8" to 1-1/5" Delta steerer, 55mm offset, fender mounts
  
• HEADSET - Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2"
  
• RIMS - Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready
  
• HUBS - (F) DT Swiss 180, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) DT Swiss 180, 12x142mm centerlock
  
• SPOKES - Sapim CX-Ray Aero straight pull
  
• TYRES - Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready
  
• CRANKSET - SRAM RED AXS Power Meter, 40T
  
• BB - CeramicSpeed BSA for SRAM, Coated Version
  
• CHAIN - SRAM RED, 13-speed
  
• REAR MECH - SRAM RED XPLR AXS, 13-speed
  
• CASSETTE - SRAM XPLR XG-1391, 10-46, 13-speed
  
• SHIFTER - SRAM RED AXS, 13-speed
  
• HANDLEBAR - Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing
  
• TAPE - Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft, 3mm
  
• STEM - Cannondale SystemBar R-One - low drag, full carbon integrated bar/stem, internal routing
  
• BRAKE LEVER - SRAM RED AXS hydraulic disc
  
• BRAKES - RED AXS hydraulic disc Brake, 160/160mm Paceline Rotors
  
• PEDALS - NOT INCLUDED
• SADDLE - Fizik Vento Argo 00 Carbon, 140mm
  
• SEAT POST - Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon, SmartSense compatible, 330mm length, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 15mm offset (51-61cm)
  
• ACCESSORIES - SmartSense Gen 2.0 system (Bluetooth BLE and ANT+ compatible: SmartSense LightSkin U1E ultra-compact 800 lumen variable output headlight, SmartSense Garmin Varia eRTL 615 rear-facing radar/taillight, SmartSense 43.2Wh removable internal battery w/integrated flashlight, SmartSense SRAM AXS charging cable), large StashBag downtube storage bag, Fillmore tubeless valves