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Reviewed by: grandeciclismo(Unregistered User)
Review Date November 16, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for 6 months
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Price Paid:
$2487.00
at Y's Road Osaka Model Year: 2007 Favorite Ride: Hilly places and mountains Bike Setup: Cannondale Synapse SL2 full Ultegra + Dura Ace rear shifter, Fulcrum Racing 3 wheels, FSA K-wing carbon handlebar, Ritchey Carbon WCS seat stay, Ultegra pedals Summary: This is my second review. After 2000 Km and a few up-grades I felt that it was time for a better review of this bike. Better legs and a pair of Fulcrum Racing 3 (plus FSA K-Wing Carbon handlebar and Ritchey Carbon WCS seat stay) have brought to light the real characteristics of this frame. As I said before, it's a touch less responsive than bikes such as Scott CR1 or my friend's Trek Madone 5.2 that I rode on a few occasions. Nevertheless, the frame is plenty stiff and responsive, and the bike accelerates extremely well (on hard climbs I lifted the front wheel off the ground a few times). IMHO the perfect bike for someone who likes long rides, performance and fun, but who also needs some degree of comfort. Great bike, love riding it. Strengths: Stiff and responsive
Accelerates well
Fast and comfortable, but with a pair of good wheels you can still feel the road
Good looking
Weaknesses: Wheels are cheap and soft, but this is the case with all bikes of this price range and sometimes even more expensive
Not such a plush bike (but maybe is not a weakness) Similar Products Used: Tried: Pinarello FP3, Cervelo R3, Scott CR1, Trek Madone 5.2, Specialized Roubaix
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Reviewed by: Jim Bertrando(Unregistered User)
Review Date November 1, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for 6 months
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Price Paid:
$3200.00
at Wooden Wheels Model Year: 2007 Favorite Ride: Shore Fire Century Bike Setup: Dura Ace and Ultegra.Mavic Krysium wheels with carbon spokes Summary: The bike is a 2009.I am a has been triathlete who wanted a great road bike with an eye toward century riding.This bike is light,handles well and is nice to look at.Two centuries so far with no complaints regarding performance. Strengths: Light and responsive.Comfortable on the long haul. Weaknesses: Minor cosmetic issues.The handlebar tape is separating. Similar Products Used: Cannondale SR 600.
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Reviewed by: maxrossi(Unregistered User)
Review Date October 9, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for 3 months
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$1900.00 Favorite Ride: Hills outside of Bologna, Italy Bike Setup: 105 all around Summary: 2009 Synapse 5 Carbon is an incredible bargain for the serious rider. Strengths: Smoothness, agile steering, speed, comfort, weight, all around solid and very attractive modern day cycle. Weaknesses: After 3 months and 500 miles , I have yet to find a part of this bike that needs improvement.
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Reviewed by: Jeff Squigmund(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 28, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for 3 months
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2 votes
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at LBS Model Year: 2007 Favorite Ride: Hilly with zero cars Bike Setup: 105 group. Everything is stock. Will change after gaining more time on the bike. Summary: 2009 Carbon 5 with stock setup. Very responsive and smooth riding. My back issues have not been a problem since purchasing this bike. Strengths: Frame is great. Geometry is nearly perfect for someone with my riding interests. Weaknesses: Wheelset is heavy. Similar Products Used: First true road bike. Tested many bikes.
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Reviewed by: Vtcyclist(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 4, 2009 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for 3 months
Visitors rate this review 1.00 of 5,
1 votes
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Price Paid:
$1950.00
at LBS, Littleton, NH Model Year: 2007 Favorite Ride: Warm, Dry, Calm Bike Setup: Stock. Did not even change stem or saddle as I fit both off the rack. Summary: My bike is a 2009. The pull down menu has no years beyond 2007.
This is my first full carbon bike. The ride, solid bottom bracket, weight, speed are amazing. I bought the Carbon 5 which has 105 parts. Compact gearing. 10 speed. I have about 1200 miles on it and am still amazed at the stiff BB and ride. Strengths: Nice Ride. Pretty good parts/wheels stock. I am 195 pounds. The roads in New England/Vermont are slightly better than Paris/Roubiax. The wheels have stayed tight and true. Weaknesses: 10 speed 105 front shifter. Replaced under warrenty in the first 80 miles. Similar Products Used: Cannondale Caad 3 w/ Chorus Group (100 years old)
Trek 700, 531 frame. (25 years old)
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