The 2020 Cannondale Synapse Al 105 Road bike in Matte Black is an endurance road bike that is fast enough to keep up on sportives & club rides. It is also tough & versatile enough to double up as a commuter or light tourer, It will even handle a bit of light gravel riding. Cannondale were one of the pioneers of aluminium bike frames & they are still masters of the art. The Smart Form C2 Alloy construction & full carbon forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel. The Synapse AL frame is stiff enough to give good acceleration, great power transfer & precise handling. uses Cannondale’s SAVE micro suspension which allows small amounts of movement in key parts of the frame to soak up bumps & vibrations. This doesn’t involve any moving parts, just clever engineering. The Synapse Al uses Cannondale endurance race geometry which places you in the ideal neutral position to ride harder for longer. It also has clearance for 32mm tyre, endurance race geometry, full mudguard & rack capability. The Synapse AL 105 uses a 2x 11 speed Shimano 105 gearing with mechanical disc brakes for powerful & reliable stopping. Shimano 105 equipment is well known for giving great performance while also being super reliable & hard wearing so you will get plenty of mileage out of it. This bike is perfect for Anyone who needs a versatile road bike for commuting, touring or exploring their local country lanes with reliable & hard-wearing equipment. Key Features Fully Integrated Micro Suspension Able to accommodate a 32mm tyre a great size for multi-surface riding full mudguard capability Shimano 105 2x 11 speed gearing