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Canyon Endurace CF 7 vs Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L

Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 2 points of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Canyon

Endurace CF 7

79% for a typical rider

£2,199 at Canyon

Direct only — some assembly required
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Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 3 L

77% for a typical rider

£2,700 at Brand website
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What actually separates them

Price
The Canyon Endurace CF 7 is £501 cheaper — £2,199 against £2,700.
Weight
The Canyon Endurace CF 7 is 0.7kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Riding position
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L sits you more upright (1.60 stack-to-reach against 1.49). The Canyon Endurace CF 7 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance
The Canyon Endurace CF 7 takes 38mm tyres against 35mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Shifting
Only the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 L has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.

Side by side

Spec Endurace CF 7 Synapse Carbon 3 L
Price £2,199 £2,700
Weight 8.4 kg 9.1 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset Shimano 105 R7120 mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 Di2
Stack / reach 1.49 1.60
Tyre clearance 38 mm 35 mm
Lowest gear 26 in 26 in
Mudguard mounts Yes Yes
Comfort 62 82
Speed 57 36
Climbing 71 62
Value 47 40

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