I have a 2016 Roubaix and figured that it would be my go-to bike only for long rides. However, after 400+ miles, it has quickly become my go-to bike for nearly everything. The ride quality is superb and the dampening + the more upright ride position is perfect for long hauls. I have really fallen in love with this bike and have historically been the type of person doesn't easily convince myself that I've always made the right purchase.

I did a 100 mile century two weeks ago and felt incredibly fresh afterwards. I did a metric century with a group on Saturday and then rode another 25 miles fast on my own. On my other bikes - mostly aero-style bikes - i would feel a bit beat up after rides this length. Not the case with the Roubaix.

It is no slouch on the road either. I was easily riding 25mpg for long hauls with a fast group on Saturday. No, it's not as aero as to what all the cool kids are buying these days, but unless you actually plan on riding Paris-Roubaix, I'm sure this bike will suit you in most conditions that you'll find.

And last week I was running 28 tires without an issue. 28 tires on Reynolds Assault wheels using Ultegra direct-mount brake.

Can't speak for the Synapse, but the Roubaix is a great bike.