2015 Cannondale Synapse UK release date?
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I bought myself a Triban 3 in May as a toe in the water to see if I'd get into cycling. Two months and 2,000km later and I definitely have. The T3 will make a fine winter bike but I'm now looking for something more suitable for how I'm riding. Everything seems to point to the Synapse as being the best steed for me and with 2015 seeing them move to 11 speed and disc brakes (both seem to be becoming the new industry standard) it feels like a very good time to be buying.
What I haven't been able to find out is the UK release date for the 2015 model. Friends have told me that they were hard to get hold of this year as they were so popular. I popped down to Evans this morning and the best they could offer was to keep an eye on their website and put a deposit down when they appear. They did say that the US get them first, then Europe and then the UK, but that supply doesn't necessarily follow demand especially for the UK at the back of the queue.
Any advice from more experienced buyers on securing myself the bike?
What I haven't been able to find out is the UK release date for the 2015 model. Friends have told me that they were hard to get hold of this year as they were so popular. I popped down to Evans this morning and the best they could offer was to keep an eye on their website and put a deposit down when they appear. They did say that the US get them first, then Europe and then the UK, but that supply doesn't necessarily follow demand especially for the UK at the back of the queue.
Any advice from more experienced buyers on securing myself the bike?
Specifically, the carbon Ultegra. Here's road.cc's review of the previous model http://road.cc/content/review/100210-cannondale-sy...
I'm not sure whether it helps or hinders my chances but I'm looking for a size 61, being a tall chap.
I'm not sure whether it helps or hinders my chances but I'm looking for a size 61, being a tall chap.
Gruffy said:
Apparently they're crap. You wouldn't like it.
Unless you're after a 58 or smaller.
I'm 5ft6in. Are the smaller sizes crap? Or will they be OK, do you think?Unless you're after a 58 or smaller.
I looked for one of this year's bikes, but since they won the Cycling+ 'Bike of the Year' award, trying to find one is like searching for rocking horse s
t.Gruffy said:
I can't be sure if the whoosh parrot is for you or for me.
I was joking about them being crap and trying to stymie demand to improve my odds. They're said to be better than the 2014 model. I'm completely sold and will have a right old sulk if I don't get one.
I don't think either of us needs a parrot I was joking about them being crap and trying to stymie demand to improve my odds. They're said to be better than the 2014 model. I'm completely sold and will have a right old sulk if I don't get one.
I need to get a payment sorted from a collision with a van in February, when I was injured. Then I need to pester a local 'Dale dealer to keep me informed of the new bikes and their arrival in store. If they are better than last year's bikes, then they should certainly feature high on my shortlist for a replacement. Getting sized up right and 'getting on' with the bike (or not) are the only potential banana skins...
Discs will make a difference for braking, but will give limited wheel upgrade options. Also, do you think you will benefit from the 11 speeds as opposed to 10?
Personally, I would go for a 2014 model discounted in the sales, which are starting to happen now
I have all ready received a few e-mails offering Cannondale bikes at discounted prices. I just need to clear my credit card from the CX bike then I'm having a SuperSix or maybe a Synapse, but I preper the look of the SuperSix, yet I know that the Synapse is more suitable for me.
Personally, I would go for a 2014 model discounted in the sales, which are starting to happen now
I have all ready received a few e-mails offering Cannondale bikes at discounted prices. I just need to clear my credit card from the CX bike then I'm having a SuperSix or maybe a Synapse, but I preper the look of the SuperSix, yet I know that the Synapse is more suitable for me.
I did consider that. 11 speed will be a bonus for me. I currently spin out on descents but I also need a low gear for climbs after lots of recent knee surgery left me with twiglets for legs.
Disc brakes may hamper wheel upgrades now but I'm unlikely to go there for a year or two and it seems like the industry is shifting towards discs, so I'm hoping the wheel options will follow suit.
Disc brakes may hamper wheel upgrades now but I'm unlikely to go there for a year or two and it seems like the industry is shifting towards discs, so I'm hoping the wheel options will follow suit.
YJ have you tried Hoops Velo, they had a smallish 105 and larger SRAM model in on Sunday.
I do like the look of these as well, n+1 may come into effect. However, as I have a Spec Roubaix at the moment I may try a Evo 6, tried one in Lanzarote and it flew compared to the other, could have been the weather though!
I do like the look of these as well, n+1 may come into effect. However, as I have a Spec Roubaix at the moment I may try a Evo 6, tried one in Lanzarote and it flew compared to the other, could have been the weather though!
Not been to Hoops recently, but had a darned good look at the 'Dales downstairs in East Street. Trouble is I'm still not sure which of their offerings will be best for me. The dreamer inside wants aggressive 'race' geo and high end components on a lightweight carbon fibre frame. The sensible me wants an aluminium frame with decent, solid groupset and half decent wheels from the off. The real, broken me knows he probably needs something 'relaxed' and knows in his heart that he probably couldn't tell the difference between groupos and wheelsets in a blind test.
But, in other news, I've got another three sessions of physio paid for by the other side, and the orthopedic specialist appointment on Saturday. Once his report his in, my injuries can be 'valued' (sad that everything boils down to cash these days) and the claim finalised. I could actually be in a position to buy a new bike before the end of this year. Sadly, I've still had no contact from the driver, and no apology. I doubt I'll get one either. If he was the type to accept his faults and say as much, he'd have done it by now.
But, in other news, I've got another three sessions of physio paid for by the other side, and the orthopedic specialist appointment on Saturday. Once his report his in, my injuries can be 'valued' (sad that everything boils down to cash these days) and the claim finalised. I could actually be in a position to buy a new bike before the end of this year. Sadly, I've still had no contact from the driver, and no apology. I doubt I'll get one either. If he was the type to accept his faults and say as much, he'd have done it by now.
I'm checking out many options, and reading reviews, etc on them before I start another 'What bike?' thread. My biggest gripe with the Synapse is the 'Cannondale' logo on the side. I've always avoided Trek/'Dale/Specialized/Giant simply to be different. I want to be riding a bike I never see anyone else riding. The flipside of that is that good bikes sell well, so I'm going to have to choose between 'slightly left field' and 'damned good' this time, unless the research throws up a damned good left fielder. Suffice to say the Synapse is high on the shortlist, but there are a confusing array of differing models all sharing the Synapse name...
...I've also stuck the Boardman Pro Carbon SLR onto the shortlist. Again, it doesn't scream 'different' but it does sound like a well regarded bargain, to be fair.
...I've also stuck the Boardman Pro Carbon SLR onto the shortlist. Again, it doesn't scream 'different' but it does sound like a well regarded bargain, to be fair.
If you are looking for something that is unique-ish then depending upon settlement funds why don't you go for a custom build aluminium or ti frame. You can discuss with the frame builder what you want, maybe a half way house between race and sit up geometry.
I have a mag with 50 reviews in from earlier in the year, they so seem to rate the Synapse a lot, as with all things the more money you spend above the £1700 105 spec'd bike the better frame and wheels/components you get, although its probably diminishing returns.
Giant Defy?
I have a mag with 50 reviews in from earlier in the year, they so seem to rate the Synapse a lot, as with all things the more money you spend above the £1700 105 spec'd bike the better frame and wheels/components you get, although its probably diminishing returns.
Giant Defy?
yellowjack said:
I'm checking out many options, and reading reviews, etc on them before I start another 'What bike?' thread. My biggest gripe with the Synapse is the 'Cannondale' logo on the side. I've always avoided Trek/'Dale/Specialized/Giant simply to be different. I want to be riding a bike I never see anyone else riding. The flipside of that is that good bikes sell well, so I'm going to have to choose between 'slightly left field' and 'damned good' this time, unless the research throws up a damned good left fielder. Suffice to say the Synapse is high on the shortlist, but there are a confusing array of differing models all sharing the Synapse name...
I can understand that. Turn up at any sportive and there are always a fair few Cannondales/Spesh/Giant bikes. I've yet to see anyone riding my Planet X CX at a Sportive I have seen several people with my Defy though. However, the Cannondale Synapse has just won Bike of the Year and before that, the Defy Advanced won it, so between them they must be doing something right.
Someone elses suggestion of a custom paint job was a good idea. You could probably get a custom paint scheme for £500 all in
You already recognise that there's a price to be paid for exclusivity, one way or another. You either spend more money to get a more exclusive bike with comparable specs or spend the money on a respray of a common bike. You're still spending the same amount, broadly, but it requires a change in perception.
FWIW, my LBS (Druid Cycles at Tooley Street, London) do paint jobs from £200.
FWIW, my LBS (Druid Cycles at Tooley Street, London) do paint jobs from £200.
Gruffy said:
You already recognise that there's a price to be paid for exclusivity, one way or another. You either spend more money to get a more exclusive bike with comparable specs or spend the money on a respray of a common bike. You're still spending the same amount, broadly, but it requires a change in perception.
FWIW, my LBS (Druid Cycles at Tooley Street, London) do paint jobs from £200.
Gruffy I work at London Bridge Station, can we just meet up and I can give you cash for the PH top?FWIW, my LBS (Druid Cycles at Tooley Street, London) do paint jobs from £200.
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