Compare bikes: Compare Btwin Mach 720 CF (Carbon Frame) Road Bike - Black/Yellow (2017) vs. Cannondale Synapse Alloy Synapse Women's Sora (2017) - Findabike
Prices
Retail price
£ 799.99
£ 799.99
Specifications
Drivetrain
Chain
KMC Z99, 9-speed
Crank
Shimano compact crankset: 52 x 36.
Shimano 105 SS front derailleur.
Shimano 105 SS rear derailleur (32 cogs max).
11-speed Shimano 105 cassette: 11 x 28.
11/12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/25/28.
Crank: FSA Vero 50/34 - Crank Option: N/A
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Cassette
Shimano HG509, 11-32, 9-speed
Frameset
Fork
This fork has been designed to accommodate the power of a pro sprinter and the precision of a downhill racer. It has a conical pivot (1-1/8" at the top, 1-1/2" at the bottom) and 57 mm wide blades at the bottom of the pivot, giving it unrivalled rigidity.
Carbon fork dropouts.
The frontal rigidity has been reduced by 10% to make long-distance rides more comfortable.
Weight: 320 g in size 57.
Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Frame
The fruit of the cumulative experience of creating ever higher performance bikes, Mach is the latest addition to the racing family. Made with Evo Power carbon fibre, it is designed for pure performance.
It preserves the necessary comfort on the load-bearing upper structure, while its frontal rigidity has been lowered by 10% compared to the Facet ESR frame, improving comfort on longer rides.
Carbon frame dropouts.
Weight: 1150 g in size 55.
Synapse Women's, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30
Headset
Synapse Si, 25mm top cap
Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Wheels
Hub
Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
RS 3.0, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 15g
Tyres
Hutchinson Equinox is an excellent tyre for fast-paced training rides.
Made with steel beads and bi-material rubber. The tread is harder than the sidewalls, and is mounted on to a 66 TPI carcass.
Weight: 290 g.
Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25
Wheels
B'Twin Aero 20/24 wheels draw their architecture from the best product on the market. They have a versatile 24 mm high rim profile and 20 aerodynamic spokes, offering noticeable thrust when accelerating, thanks to a weight of only 1760 grammes.
The spokes are mounted on to the hub in a radial pattern making it possible to increase the tension and thus increase the lateral stiffness. The hubs are mounted on cartridge bearings that are surprisingly smooth.
Brakes
Brakes
B'Twin racing dual-pivot brake callipers for excellent precision while braking.
Brakes: Promax RC-459, dual pivot, cartridge pad, long reach - Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Components
Handlebar
Compact B'Twin 6061-T6 alu handlebar is scaled to the bike size. The compact shape is becoming increasingly common in the peleton, as it allows you to keep your hands low on the handlebar without being uncomfortable. Handlebar weight: 320 g in size 420 mm.
The B'Twin Facet stem is made out of 6061-T6 aluminium. Scaled to the size of the bike. Weighs 140 g in size 110 mm.
The steering features sealed long-life bearings.
Cannondale C4 Women's Compact, butted 6061 alloy
Grips
Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
Saddle
B'Twin Comp saddle chosen for its versatility. Weight: 320 g. The seat post is short since the frame comes with an extended saddle tube; the head and stem are made of aluminium. Weight: 200 g.
Cannondale Women's Road Ergo
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm
Stem
Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Pedals
B'Twin Comp. This clipless pedal (230 g per pair) is one of the lightest on the market. Wide body for more efficient transfer of pedalling power.
No-maintenance, sealed cartridge bearings. Its shape allows easier adjustment of cleats. Cleat tension can be adjusted depending on the use: high for powerful sprinters, low for beginners.
Comes with cleats.
Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap