Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
What I'd like to know is, how does the CAAD9-5 compare with the Synapse Alloy 5? Synapse just a little more relaxed?
The Synapse frame is almost two pounds heavier w/fork. Road vibration is about the same. Big hits are absorbed much better on the Syn. The Caad feels way better when sprinting, and has a more precise feel. As delivered, the handlebar on a Syn is much higher.