2026 Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense Road Bike
- Brand:: Cannondale
- Product Code: C12065U
- Availability: In Stock
2026 Synapse Carbon 3 SmartSense Road Bike
The all-rounder that’s anything but average. With SRAM’s crisp-shifting wireless electronic Rival AXS 2x, SmartSense Gen 2 visibility and awareness tech, and the Synapse’s legendary ride quality, this one’s engineered to disappear beneath you—until you need it most. Whether the sun’s setting or the pace is rising, it keeps you alert, lit, and in command. Call it modern endurance with eyes in the back of its head and plenty of watts in reserve.
SPECIFICATION:
| Frame |
Synapse Carbon – Proportional Response Construction Integrated Cable Routing Downtube Stashport Flat Mount Disc Integrated Seat Binder SmartSense Gen 2.0 Equipped Fender Mounts 12x142mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: Up to 48c Color: Cashmere |
|---|---|
| Fork |
Synapse Carbon Fork Integrated Crown Race Flat Mount Disc Internal Cable Routing Fender Mounts Axle: 12x100mm Thru-Axle Steerer: 1-1/8" to 1-1/5" Delta Offset: 55mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" – 1-1/2" |
| Stem |
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8mm, -6° 80mm (44–48cm) / 90mm (51cm) 100mm (54–56cm) / 110mm (58–61cm) |
| Handlebar |
Vision Trimax Aero Alloy 400mm (44–51cm) / 420mm (54–61cm) |
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo X5, 140mm |
| Seatpost |
Cannondale C1 Aero 27 Carbon SmartSense Compatible, 330mm Length 0mm Offset (44–48cm) / 15mm Offset (51–61cm) |
| Type | Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Groupset |
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, Braze-On Crankset: SRAM Rival, 46/33T Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS Cassette: SRAM Rival, 10–36T, 12-Speed Chain: SRAM Rival Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS Hydraulic Disc 160mm Front / 160mm Rear PaceLine Centerlock Rotors |
| Brake Type | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Wheels |
DT Swiss E1800 Spline Tubeless Ready, 24H |
| Hubs & Spokes |
Spokes: DT new aero® II, Straightpull Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, Centerlock Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet System, 12x142mm, Centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x32c |




