[RMcM]

I would like your recommendations for upgrading my Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod 2016 model as in the below link:

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Cannondale/Synapse-Hi-Mod-Disc-Black-Inc-Road-Bike-2016/9FHA

I am elegible for my company’s Bike to work scheme so can get a decent discount on components and considering what to to upgrade.

The disc brakes got a bit of hydrolic fluid on them that leaked and are slightly corroded so was considering upgrading these and the shifters to Dura Ace 9170.

Would you bother with this? Anything else i should upgrade first?

Thanks!

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[Anonymous]

If money was really burning a

If money was really burning a hole in your pockets then perhaps upgrade the Di2 to the newer bluetooth version. Needs a BT battery and line connector. Change the shifters to newer Dura Ace version with shift buttons on top?

The chainiring does need changing. Your options are to swap the existing all in one 8 arm double chain ring (£100), 10 arm version (£180) or downgrade to separate rings (£100).

The fork riser could do with cutting once you are sure that you’ve got a comfortable postion as its no going back once the cut is made.

The Black Inc model is still a fantastic  bike, combining low weight but smooth ride. I’ve got a std Synapse Di2 and can’t fault it or really justify any serious upgrade spend. 

[Spangly Shiny]

Wtch Hambini.

Watch Hambini.

[RMcM]

Curious why you suggest the

Curious why you suggest the frame? It is basically still the same carbon they’re using today no? Are you just suggesting something a bit more aero? 

[Spangly Shiny]

Beat me to it.

Beat me to it.

[Gizzard]

The frame…

The frame…

[RMcM]

Hah – Thank you! 

Hah – Thank you! 

[fukawitribe]

Chris Hayes wrote:

….curious as to why you guys haven’t taken a hacksaw to those forks protruding through the headtube? That’d be my first upgrade.

?

[check12]

Buy a shimano tl-cn42 chain

Buy a shimano tl-cn42 chain wear checker

and probably shortly after a new chain! I like Kmc ones, your mileage may vary! (Quick link open and close pliars are good and a chain holder or use a metal coat hanger)

buy some vittoria latex tubes and conti 5000 (or 5000 tubeless and don’t buy the latex tubes if your wheels are tubeless, I think they are but check) 

buy a power meter if you’re in to that sort of thing, don’t if you aren’t.

buy some rock and roll gold chain lube

 

[Chris Hayes]

….curious as to why you

….curious as to why you guys haven’t taken a hacksaw to those forks protruding through the headtube? That’d be my first upgrade.

[phil1505]

Hi. I have a 2014 Synapse hi
Hi. I have a 2014 Synapse hi mod and its a really fun bike and I really enjoy riding it. I run Enve AR 4.5 wheels but they are a pretty expensive upgrade and they run tubeless. The wheels that came with your bike are pretty high quality. Yours was a pretty hi spec model when you brought it, so it shouldn’t need much upgrading. Good quality tubeless tyres might be one way to go but even good quality clinchers. I would repair brakes and any other issues and ensure its serviced.
Hope thats been helpful.

[RMcM]

Thanks for the advise – i

Thanks for the advise – i will look into the headset question!

[Joe Totale]

As a Cannondale owner myself
As a Cannondale owner myself I’m a big fan of the Spiderings, they’re as light as Dura Ace and look so damn cool.
I’d replace like for like instead of buying a whole new crank.

Then you also don’t have to contend with issues like the BB30a bottom bracket.

[bobbinogs]

As above, decent tyres first
As above, decent tyres first and replacement chainring (like for like, no real benefits from anything else). The bike needs little besides so don’t waste your money. If you have a desperate need/desire to burn money then spend a grand on a gravel bike that doubles up as a winter trainer, complete with decent mudguards and approp tyres fitted.
Ref the top stack slicing…have another look at the setup before you do. It looks to me like the classic mistake of trying to go low but finding it uncomfortable. The bars have been rotated up to compensate for an over dropped stack. Try moving one of the 10 mm spacers from above the stem to below it, and rotate the bars so that the shifters are flat. This will also help your reach to the drops.

[ibr17xvii]

RMcM wrote:

Thanks – the set up is di2 already but do you mean upgraded shifters? 

Ah so it is, didn’t look that closely!

In that case unless something “needs” replacing like the chainring or bearings etc I would save your money. It’s a nice bike.

[RMcM]

Thanks! Would you replace

Thanks! Would you replace with same model (i.e. because it’s worn) or because there’s an upgrade you would recommend. 

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