Originally Posted by
Campag4life
They aren't equivalent.
They don't have the same geometry
They don't have equivalent ride quality
They don't handle the same.
They don't use the same bottom bracket. You can actually get a '16 Roubaix...not all model Roubaixs...with an English threaded BB...a very good thing.
They don't use the same seat post. A big deal if you want the best seat post. Synapse has proprietary 25.4mm dia post which severely limits seat post options.
So they're not equivalent. Ok, apart from BB and seat posts, that's what I would like to know: how do they ride compared to each other. So, what say you?
Originally Posted by
dvdslw
Not to throw a wrench into your bike selection but have you looked at Cannondale's new slate? I know its an aluminum frame (believe its a Synapse frame) not carbon but with that lefty fork and big tires it should ride like a dream. Plus, you'd have the coolest bike in town with the best of both worlds.
Nothing against the Slate (except for the price, that I think is too expensive), but to me it's more a CX bike then anything else, and I have a CAADX that I
really like. I want a more "proper" road bike.
And if I'm not mistaken that frame was designed specifically for the Slate.