2013 C'Dale Synaspe 5 carbon worth it ?
10-18-12, 09:48 PM
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2013 C'Dale Synaspe 5 carbon worth it ?
Hey all,
I'm looking to purchase this bike and would like to get advice/input if this it's worth the $2100+
If anything, what other brands would you recommend for the price range of $2000+
Thanks for your time !
I'm looking to purchase this bike and would like to get advice/input if this it's worth the $2100+
If anything, what other brands would you recommend for the price range of $2000+
Thanks for your time !
10-18-12, 10:19 PM
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Yes, worth that price.
Compare to the Specialized Roubaix or Giant Defy
Compare to the Specialized Roubaix or Giant Defy
10-18-12, 11:31 PM
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you can get a 2012 version for 15-1600 bucks...paint jobs is the only difference.
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10-19-12, 01:33 AM
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10-19-12, 03:33 AM
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Have you considered a titanium bike like Lynskey?
The Lynskey Cooper, Sportive or R230 should give you a ride characteristic similar to the Synapse.
Check out www.lynskeyperformance.com and the reviews on roadbikereview.com.
You can also chat online with the Lynskey folks.
Mark
The Lynskey Cooper, Sportive or R230 should give you a ride characteristic similar to the Synapse.
Check out www.lynskeyperformance.com and the reviews on roadbikereview.com.
You can also chat online with the Lynskey folks.
Mark
10-22-12, 01:47 AM
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After owning a synapse for a year or so, Id get any frame with a standard round seat post and a standard bottom bracket before the synapse. The current synapse seat post is an absolute abortion of an after thought going from aero frame to round post with a clamp stuck on top. I HATE mine but no other post will fit that frame. BB30 will creak dispite using loctite on the bearings too.
EDIT: just looked and they may have changed the post design this year in which case i take back the comment about the seat post.
EDIT: just looked and they may have changed the post design this year in which case i take back the comment about the seat post.
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10-22-12, 01:02 PM
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I road tested Synapse Carbon vs CAAD 10 and it was much more comfortable on Synapse. Also this sealed it for me. Editor's choice.
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