From the cobbles of the European Spring Classics to the century ride that's been marking X's on your calendar, the Cannondale Synapse is a pinpoint balance of road vibration damping comfort and optimal efficiency.

• HEAD TUBE RISER PROMOTES AN UPRIGHT, COMFORTABLE POSITION. For 2008 the Synapse is equipped with a 2 cm removable head tube riser. This allows the rider to maintain a more upright, comfortable position. Remove it and flip the stem and you've got yourself a lightweight race bike.
• S.A.V.E. = COMFORT. The chain stays of the Synapse have an integrated micro suspension system to reduce road vibration. They call it Synapse Active Vibration Elimination.