Cannondale SYNAPSE 5 COMPACT 2008 VS Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale Synapse 5 Compact
General InfosModel | Synapse 5 Compact |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -- Black-Tinted Clear-Vivid Red |
Sizes | - 47cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 47cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 LeversShimano BR-R560 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-RS10 |
Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-RS10 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Synapse Carbon |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | ControlTech Compact |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC DX10SC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano 105 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethShimano 105 Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth10-speed |
Cannondale Synapse 5 Compact Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 5 Compact
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza Lux |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |

Specialized Transition Elite
General InfosModel | Transition Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss White and Blk |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Turbo Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | TRP Aero Alloy LeversTektro Cold-forged Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile T2+ Aerobar |
Handlebar extender | Aerobar |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC DX 10SC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethSRAM S100 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM TT500 SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Apex |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon |
Fork type | Specialized FACT Carbon |
Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite
Component group sets | Triathlon Mix |
Pedals details | Black Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Riva Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Elite Carbon Wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its Synapse 5 Compact bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale Synapse 5 Compact Road here
- Get your Specialized Transition Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Transition Elite Road here