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Sizing help please – Synapse / SuperSix

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  • July 27, 2013 at 9:34 pm #19471
    Crell

    Hello all, I’ve been riding my Wilier Mortirolo since 2008 and fancy a bit of an upgrade.

    I’ve been looking at various bikes, but there are some good deals around on the two Cannondales above. I’m 5′ 10″ and do more club rides and distance rather than racing. My question is whether I would be better with the 54 or 56 frames on either bike?

    My Wilier is a 54 and it feels OK to me, though maybe a little cramped on the drops.

    Any owners out there with some real world comparisons?

    Thanks,

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  • July 28, 2013 at 7:53 pm #749879
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    Simon E

    Crell wrote:I don’t disagree

    Crell wrote:
    I don’t disagree with what you suggest but it’s about 70 mins for me to get to my nearest Cannondale dealer, so asking for an opinion on a bike forum seems a fairly sensible first step. That’s kinda the purpose of forums like this.

    An hour or so travel for a £1,500 bike is negligible. It’s not lie a pair of gloves you can post back if they don’t fit.

    Asking strangers’ opinions is not a proxy for getting professional advice and the right bike. You’re choosing between two very similar sizes, which really requires you to try one or both for size. Even with the best intentions any opinions wouldn’t really be helpful.

    Sorry it’s not the answer you wanted. Here’s another: I’d say 54cm.

    July 28, 2013 at 6:31 pm #749877
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    Crell

    Simon E wrote:We are all

    Simon E wrote:
    We are all different, in body proportions, flexibility and preferences. A bikefit at a decent shop will be far better than asking strangers on the internet.

    I don’t disagree with what you suggest but it’s about 70 mins for me to get to my nearest Cannondale dealer, so asking for an opinion on a bike forum seems a fairly sensible first step. That’s kinda the purpose of forums like this.

    July 28, 2013 at 3:38 pm #749875
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    Simon E

    We are all different, in body
    We are all different, in body proportions, flexibility and preferences. A bikefit at a decent shop will be far better than asking strangers on the internet.

    July 28, 2013 at 2:03 pm #749873
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    Crell

    Thanks both, my Mortirolo has
    Thanks both, my Mortirolo has a 120 stem, though I can’t track down the geo for that bike to compare it directly to both the ‘dales. My bigger problem is the Synapse DA is a 54 and the SS Ultegra DI2 is a 56, and of the two I think I prefer the idea of the Synapse for 100+ milers.

    July 28, 2013 at 2:49 am #749871
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    badkneestom

    I was used to an extremely
    I was used to an extremely aggressive position, so the Synapse I originally owned was simply too relaxed for me to enjoy.
    I love my CAAD10, same geo as the supersix. Longer stems are crucial: you can get a bike that fits but doesn’t scrunch you. My 56cm synapse had a stock 70mm stem! I customed my CAAD10 to a 105mm stem. The difference is astronomical.

    other than that, above post is informative.

    July 27, 2013 at 10:21 pm #749869
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    Tigerwests

    Hello mate, I’m the same
    Hello mate, I’m the same height as you and ride a Synapse in a 54. It’s very comfortable but I often wonder if I could do with a 56 as it feels a little cramped sometimes, and I use a 120mm stem. I would get a fitting if I were you, as I found I come right in the middle of the 54 and the 56. Your inside leg and reach measurements will have a big impact on your choice, and as most retailers will do a fitting session free as part of your purchase it will be well worth it.

    Great choice of bike by the way, whichever one you choose.

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