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Cannondale Synapse Sora 2022 Road Bike - Carbon Fork & disc brakes - £568.99 delivered at Evans Cycles

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Posted 5 April 2023

Cannondale Synapse Sora 2022 Road Bike - Carbon Fork & disc brakes - £568.99 delivered at Evans Cycles

£568.99£1,10048% off

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Currently available in 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm and 61cm.

£549 plus £19.99 postage. Down from £1,100. Really good price for this model, an older 2020 Model is currently on sale at Tredz for £950.

I have put a sizing chart in the pictures too if it helps.

It comes with a ladies saddle fitted so I would advise any men buying this change the saddle.

Description:

About the Cannondale Synapse Aluminium Sora

Go further: A road bike that’s light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice.

Where it thrives: The open road, gravel roads

What it's built for: Endurance, comfort

Key Features

Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork

Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank

Powerful disc brakes

Fabric Scoop Women's Sport Saddle

Specifications

Frameset

Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy

Fork: BallisTec Full Carbon

Wheels

Rims: RD, 28h

Hubs: (F) Formula CRX-512 12x100 (R) Alloy, sealed loose ball bearing, QR

Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c

Drivetrain

Pedals: Not included

Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora, braze-on

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS

Shifters: Shimano Sora, 9-speed

Chain: KMC Z9, 9-speed

Crankset: FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34

Rear Cogs: Shimano HG400, 11-34, 9-speed

Components

Handlebar: Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy

Stem: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8

Brakes: Promax Decoder R cable-actuated disc, 160/160mm

Brake Levers: Integrated in shifters

Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy

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Edited by a community support team member, 5 April 2023

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This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
Forgot to mention, I know it will be asked: Weight 10.4kg according to the Cannondale website. And sizing chart:

(edited)
JonnyBlueChair
5th Apr
Says it comes with a "Fabric Scoop Women's Sport Saddle"??
stevenstamps
5th Apr
I noticed that, I think it's a mistake, everywhere else states it comes with the Cannondale Stage Ergoperson saddle.

If you search for the women's model it's the white and green variation with a more sloped top tube
bahar999
5th Apr
Thank you. Was looking for an upgrade for my specialized allez.. Placed the order
arranlj
6th Apr
Wheels or groupset would have been an upgrade, Allez is a really solid frameset.
vornstar13
6th Apr
How many bikes is too many? Current debate topic with SWMBO
jamgin
6th Apr
As a minimum I would say you need :
- Road bike (everyday)
- Road bike (posh) for Sunday ride
- Gravel bike
- MTB
- MTB electric
- Hybrid Commuter bike
- Brompton
- Going to pub bike (cheap and don't mind if you ride into canal on it)
- Fat tyre bike for visits to circus
LaurenceGough
5th Apr
Terrible store, part of the Sports direct and House of Fraser group. Expect no service and issues if it even arrives.
Swidc
6th Apr
'If it even arrives'... Come on let's be serious here
TRX66
7th Apr
From the height chart I'm probably between the 56cm and the 58cm bike. Would you go down to the 56 or up to the 58 or is there another measurement that might be taken into account to help decide? Thanks.
This.Is.Dog Author
7th Apr
Generally if you're in the middle go down a size for drop handlebar bike or a size up for hybrids/MTB.
Ross_Hayden
5th Apr
Anyone know if a set of 'gravel' tyres would fit/work on this bike? Was tempted by the Vitus Gravel bike, but this looks a good deal if it would also work as a 'gravel' bike.

hotukdeals.com/dea…277

Thanks
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
They look similar. The thing to look out for us clearance (ie. Maximum tyre width the bike will take). Road bikes tend to be quite narrow eg. 700x28mm.

Also road bikes have a more aggressive geometry than gravel bikes.

I'd you're going off road a lot maybe consider a hybrid or gravel bike, I like fatter tyres for comfort 700x32-35.

Voodoo do some good budget gravel bikes if you're interested too, check Tredz or Halfords.
mostly
5th Apr
That looks like a great deal, but I'm not sure I'd trust Evans at the moment
y_knot_me
6th Apr
I've just had 2 bikes serviced at Evans and they did a great job. The customer service at 2 Evans in Manchester and the 1 in Stockport is brilliant.
Fossil
14th Apr
Thanks OP.
Arrived today. DX tracking was not valid. I called them Wednesday and was advised of a call, text, email. Nothing received but bike turned up today. Just an FYI if you’re still waiting. As soon as I called the lady asked if it was an Evans Cycle order.

The box was open, front deflector was broken and loose but no idea where it would have mounted anyway, assume on the handlebars but no clip so perhaps that fell out of the open box

I had the bike, a bag with pedals, a multi tool and manual. Should there be anything else? Just need to fit pedals and adjust handle bars and saddle.

No complaints by the way as doesn’t seem the most secure box.

Thanks again.
This.Is.Dog Author
14th Apr
That should be it. I usually remove all reflectors anyway.

I would upgrade the pedals immediately though! DMR V11 or Nukeproof Neutron are good I'd you want flat pedals.
davester2k
5th Apr
Decent but for the disc brakes.....no place on a road bike.

Learn how to brake instead of relying on what the marketing men say.
LaurenceGough
5th Apr
Yes, who needs more efficient, better brakes that work in all weathers anyway? After all, it's much easier to just ride into the car that pulled out on you, stops you much quicker.

Whilst we're at it, why don't we make the brakes wear out the wheel rims so they need to be replaced rather than a cheap to replace brake disc purpose made for it? Genius! (edited)
stevenstamps
5th Apr
Blimey, an actual decent bike at a not insane price! It's mad to think that a couple of years ago you could get Carbon 105 for £1000 and now it gets you Sora and an Aluminium frame.
Def bargain in 2023 though.
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
I think this year we're going to see some bargains.
Dados
5th Apr
Cracking Winter bike
Deals_Galore
6th Apr
Might sound a silly question, but why is it a great winter bike?
brohood
6th Apr
Is this a good commute bicycle?
This.Is.Dog Author
6th Apr
Yes, will be fast on the roads
robstirling82
7th Apr
Looks like a cracking bike. When I bought my 2014 Pinnacle Dolomite with Sora I was told by several people that they wouldn't ride anything less than 105 spec. In the 6000+ miles since I can honestly say that bar chain replacements and a single cassette replacement (preventatively done when I upgraded the wheels) the drivetrain hasn't needed a single moment of attention.

As for rim brakes vs cheap discs... I've got rim brakes on my road bike, cheap cable discs on my gravel bike and some nice avid hydraulics on my MTB. They all do a good job. Yes I can modulate the braking precisely with just one finger on the MTB but I don't need that level of control on the other two. What I do know is that when there is wet mud all over the roads it is so much nicer braking with discs than sanding down your rims with gritty rubber blocks.
Toneluck
5th Apr
Good deal, nice bike. If it wasn't for all the horrendous bloody potholes round our way, I'd get one...
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
You need a mountain bike
bornagainst
5th Apr
Low grade disc brakes are probably the low point, but the rest of it will be decent. Sora is pretty rock solid nowadays.
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
I am a fan of dual pivot caliper brakes. They have amazing stopping power.
flashish
5th Apr
Great value.
leeuk321
6th Apr
Incredible price, great bike for the money. Personally, not my cup of tea because of the 28mm tyres, somewhat narrow tyre clearance (only takes up to 32mm?) and slightly more aggressive geometry (I prefer the Trek Domane). This is nitpicking though, probably because I've got enough bikes already.
owen.evans
6th Apr
great price. i bought the 105 version last year. all decent but the brakes are crap
Sentral
6th Apr
Amazing value - I don't think you'll get a better bike for the money. I'm even tempted to get one these for commutes/winter...
jr007
6th Apr
Good deal!
Judosteffer
7th Apr
Absolutely stonking bargain. Hell of a bike for all round riding and long days in the saddle as well.
stevenstamps
14th Apr
All good, except it was setup by what appears to be an idiot...I mean for starters it had diff bar tape on each side.

Now does anyone want to buy a 2014 Shimano 105 CAAD 8??
unknownuser
5th Apr
How does this bike compare with the Vitus Sora?... hotukdeals.com/sha…277
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
Very similar.

The Cannondale has a Shimano cassette and FSA crankset which I like.

The Vitus has decent disc brakes plus both wheels are thru axle.

I would personally buy the £100 cheaper Cannondale and if I had issues with the brakes change them, which is very simple to do.

But there's not a huge amount better them.
bespokebicycle
5th Apr
non thru axle wheels/frame on a £1000 bike? apparently old style quick release spindles and a shimano sora groupset is considered good value nowadays, just 5 years back you'd get a full ultegra equipped bike for similar money.. only option is to shop around and build your own bike up if you want true value.
This.Is.Dog Author
5th Apr
I have built 20 bikes, I don't think I could build one even close to this price with those specs now.

Where do you buy your components from?
nocturnal74
6th Apr
Still have my 1998 Cannondale Caad 3 9-speed Dura-ace with Spinergy wheels.

Not used much in past 15 years but still a great bike, made in USA too, actually bought in it Los Angeles.
jamgin
6th Apr
Sad fact that most of us bike nurds have been married to a bike longer than our partners....
carlosftw
6th Apr
How's this against the Triban RC500? (edited)
This.Is.Dog Author
6th Apr
The Triban has Microshift gears. It's a more budget Bike.
Johna123
6th Apr
What pedals should I buy with this bike?
rodman
6th Apr
Show us your shoes first.
bobbyj1984
6th Apr
Looks nice, but anything other than hydraulic disc brakes on the road is a pass from me, safety first
Manauth
7th Apr
Another disadvantage of disc is thieves will go for them as they know the marketing strategy aswell so your disc brake bike is most likely be taken over rim brake
Const4nt1ne
12th Apr
How would this bike compare to Rondo Ruut AL2 2022? BTW. I've found info on the shop that it comes with the Women's sport saddle? Is this a bike for ladies or a unisex?
stevenstamps
12th Apr
The Rondo is an all out 1x gravel bike, this is far more suited for road with maybe the odd light towpath thrown in. I would ignore the seat, I think that is just a mistake on the website.
msnmp
12th Apr
Anyone received their order as yet? The Evri tracking code which has been provided doesn't even work, yet I've received the other couple of things which I ordered alongside the cycle (on the same order, different Evri tracking codes)
stevenstamps
14th Apr
Yep, mine just turned up this morning (not opened the box yet), like you thought the code didn't work. I called DX and they confirmed the order but said someone hadn't scanned it in...will report back later