£500 Cannondale Review! What did I get for my money?! Synapse Road Bike Review & First Impressions!

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In todays episode I enjoy 25 miles on my new Cannondale Synapse!
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@Cycle.every.day. 2 месяца назад

It's like 2012 youtube before all bike reviews went high end bikes only. Well done,tip of the cap.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Hope you enjoy! Thanks for the support!🧡

@glenoosthuizen1734 2 месяца назад

Smashing bike👍 rescued a 2014 Giant Defy and built it back up bolt for bolt by watching your videos👍 Looking forward to the upgrade video for more good tips

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Wow that’s great to hear. Enjoy your work and riding! Upgrades coming soon🧡

@benf413 2 месяца назад

I love this First Impressions take on a 2nd hand bike. Can't wait to follow the process from first impressions to finished product.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks Ben, been a busy week but more Cannondale content on the way soon! 🧡⚙️

@tonyjennison3199 2 месяца назад

Get stuck in mate that bike will cane the weight off. Saved myself in a similar fashion, got a CAAD 8 and a specialized Tricross, aged 54 and a 32 waist and falling. Respect.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Well done! I hope to get there 🧡

@sebszewczyk 2 месяца назад

I have been subscribed for only a few weeks and have your channel on all the time! Great job keep the vlogs coming. Looking forward to the journey and seeing what upgrades you guys do to this bike. Just bought my first road bike, a boardman x3 aisl from 2011. Only paid £200! Had it serviced £80 and wheels straightened as they were buckled. I have done 150km on it. Keep toying with upgrades but after my service the bike engineer said he’d not change anything.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Enjoy it. Wait for upgrades if you do chose to go that way. You’ll learn exactly what you need!🧡⚙️

@ajfrog699 2 месяца назад

Great to see you smiling out in the sunshine Lee. Cracking content and excited to see how this little cannodale progresses in the coming weeks. Keep it coming and we'll done both of you 🎉

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Back tonight and then more cannondale content possibly next week🧡

@jonathansimmons8390 Месяц назад

I absolutely love your videos. I love all the way in the US and wish I could send you my bike for a service however I’ll just keep learning from your tips and using your teachings to get by with my repairs, upgrades and services. Keep up the good work!!

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Great to hear! Thanks for all your support!🧡

@glendyble4725 2 месяца назад

I have only subscribed for about 3 weeks, coincidentally i have a cannondale synapse 9 or 10 years old and it needs parts replacing, so this has given me the nudge to ring you soon ! great vlogs .

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoy the cannondale content!🧡⚙️

@viviennepatterson5950 2 месяца назад

Great video. I’m almost tempted to get on my road bike! Thanks for the inspiration 😊

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Best of luck enjoy! 🧡⚙️

@tinniswood2577 2 месяца назад

Really enjoying these ride vids, looking forward to seeing you fettle the bike to your preferences. Nice looking C.annoondale

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Been a busy few weeks on tonight’s video but hopefully gonna start filming some content on the cannondale this next week🧡

@murphyco88 2 месяца назад

Keep rolling brother great scenery 😎

@michaelheaton5469 2 месяца назад

Wow what a lovely area to cycle, was great to see you out on the bike love watching your videos they are awesome.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Hi Michael, thanks for the support! 🧡⚙️

@user-mh2rd2ie1g 2 месяца назад

I have an aluminum Cannonade Synapse from the same era as Lee's. If Ohio were a little closer to his shop, I would take it in for an overhaul! Look forward to seeing the upgrades Lee makes to his. I have learned so much from this channel. Thanks, Lee & team.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

More content coming soon! Been a busy few weeks so no videos 🧡⚙️

@johnflynn4923 2 месяца назад

A nice set of NTN bearings into the BB would be a good upgrade. Veloflex tyres on Campy Zondas would up the performance of the Synapse considerably.

@SayMcGillicuddy 2 месяца назад

The smile on your face at 12:32 - magic. Great to see. If you were to organise a group ride when you feel able, I'd def make the trip to join. Stick in Lee 👊

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

That’s interesting to hear, we’d love to one day so something like that!🧡

@cal5566 2 месяца назад

Bikes like these, a new set of good tyres and a full service and they just work beautifully. The " base model" groupsets are set it and forget it. Glad you're getting out pal, will be good to see you upgrade and fit the bike to your liking.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

That’s been my experience so far! Very reliable 🧡

@Traildude193 2 месяца назад

Amazing bike can’t wait to see the build finished but always great to watch a bike speeds video.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

It’s going to be a long process but hopefully that’s the enjoyable aspect. Thanks for your support!🧡⚙️

@Traildude193 2 месяца назад

@@Bikespeeds I enjoy every bit of the videos even if you miss a week

@alejandrohazera7895 2 месяца назад

In 2021 I bought a 2009 Synapse for $450. Terrific bike...still my go to bike. Thanks for great video and review.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Enjoy it, thanks for your support! 🧡⚙️

@n22pdf 2 месяца назад

This is excellent content buddy and really shows that you don’t need the latest bikes and to spend thousands.. older bikes are just as good if not better in some ways.. my bikes are steel, Campagnolo group with rim brakes, tubes etc all excellent made by Condor, Genesis.. top work dude your looking and sounding fitter already.. look forward to see what you do next.. great to see you riding to 😊 Pete 🚴🏻🚴🏻👍💪💕

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks for all the kind words Pete! Enjoy the Condor sounds mega! 🧡⚙️

@spencemcleod6761 2 месяца назад

Nice looking bike, can't wait for the upgrade video.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

We’re going to try do one a week or so, a half service video half vlog review of it!🧡

@adam3rdcanvey 2 месяца назад

Super stuff. Great riding once again. Can't beat a synapse for riding quality 😊

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks Adam, I am liking it so far! 🧡⚙️

@Hitch179 2 месяца назад

That’s a lovely bike and at a good price. I bought a 2017 Giant Defy on Marketplace last year for £600 as the owner bought it and did less than £1000 miles on it. In perfect condition just needed some simple fixes as it had been left unused in a garage for 4 years. I love it.. it’s perfect for my riding a style. Look forward to the service video.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Enjoy the Defy Hitch, thanks for the support 🧡⚙️

@shannontaylor3565 2 месяца назад

Oh man. Personally i don't watch these vids for long, more into the bike restorations, but I am SO PLEASED for you that you're back into cycling again. AMAZING. Congratulations 💪

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

We’re hoping to merge the two with each blog being half a work shop video half a test ride. Thanks for the support!🧡

@michaelheaton5469 2 месяца назад

@@Bikespeeds Very much looking forward to that what a grand idea.

@tonyd5111 2 месяца назад

I like the vlog style videos. 👍

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks Tony, glad to hear it? 🧡

@kevinfrost1579 Месяц назад

Nice one Lee and Simon………..showing what it’s all about ! 😇Buy a decent used bike at sensible money and tweak it for personal upgrade. So much more to show on this topic ………. You have a potential mini series here from how to size properly, what to look for, basic checks, what to avoid, first upgrades. Looking after newer riders……… sometimes the old ways are the best, chapeau👍

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

The mini series is officially underway!🧡

@matskelton9589 2 месяца назад

Nice 👌 I have a 2015 Synapse Hi Mod with ultegra 11 speed and it’s a beaut! Comfy and fast enough for a 58 yr old. Looking forward to seeing how you mod this one

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Enjoy it! More content coming soon🧡⚙️

@andrewgilhespie2803 2 месяца назад

Great idea to upgrade the second hand bike, keeping it real for the ordinary cyclist unlike so many other channels! Also it’s great to see your fitness coming back, you’ve definitely been bitten by the bug again.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks for the support Andrew 🧡⚙️

@andymoss 2 месяца назад

More brilliant stuff Lee! Talking to us real cyclists! Keep it up mate!

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks for all the continued support! We’re back tonight 🧡

@grahambell9831 2 месяца назад

Chapeau to you on your road to full fitness & health 👍

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

🧡🧡⚙️

@Norfolkonsea 2 месяца назад

Lovely bike, saw that on FB market place, I'm only a pleasure/fitness cyclist, 10 miles or so every other day so couldn't justify £500. I have a 2014 Edinbugrh Cycle Co-op Revolution Courier Hybrid. Love riding Somerleyton, Hopton, Corton. Browston etc. I always avoid the A143 (except for the cycle paths in Bradwell). At 65 I'm too young to die! 😉 Have been binge watching your previous renovation videos, I've used Autoglym Resin Polish on cars for donkeys years, never thought to use it on my bike, I do now!

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks for all the support and enjoy your local riding!🧡

@matthewlewis9356 2 месяца назад

I enjoy riding my 2917 hybrid bike with v brakes . I hope you have an excellent experience with the Cannondale enjoy your rides

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Hi Matthew, enjoy your riding and thanks for the support 🧡⚙️

@Adritzel90 Месяц назад

We want to see a video with the complete process of the upgrade for this bike! ❤❤❤

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

It’s starting tomorrow!🧡

@lucastan4062 2 месяца назад

Glad to see you're cycling again! I had one of these Synapses for a bit. Good that you're changing out the crank. 172.5mm sounds way way too unoptimal for the frame size. You're probably more suited to a 165mm or 160mm crank length. The new 12 speed Shimano R7100 cranks are pretty fairly priced for the 160mm at the moment. I reckon you'd also be better off with a 38cm width drop bar as well - your arms look way too widely stretched apart in some of the segments.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

They’re my exact planned specs🧡

@billyjo1148 2 месяца назад

Bad shoulders and going back to old positions for former older cyclists a big one shockwave therapy gun helped me a lot

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Good to know, thanks for the support🧡⚙️

@phillipselwood230 2 месяца назад

you look great! lovely riding and countryside. love my caad 10. got in just b4 NOT made in USA.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks Phillip, enjoy your riding! 🧡⚙️

@germurphy4986 2 месяца назад

Hips seem to be rocking alright

@chanzdad 2 месяца назад

Rim brakes is good enough for me. Take out the wide bar, put on the wheeltop wireless groupset + 11 speed(enough) 1x maybe. I be all set

@jimo4449 2 месяца назад

I watched this with much interest and will follow its progress, a year ago I bought the same vintage same colour scheme 54cm CAA8 with tiagra for $A 450 in perfect little used condition, I too feel the bars are a bit wide as I had been used to the narrower bars on my late 90s steel on which I have upgraded everything and is where I feel most at home. Maybe with your work on the synapse I may be able to feel more at home on the CAAD8

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Sounds like a nice bike, thanks for supporting! 🧡⚙️

@brookes79 2 месяца назад

175mm cranks are usually on road bikes 58cm frame size & above 😳

@paulburns3016 2 месяца назад

Wow nice cannondale road bike 🚴🏼‍♂️ cool 👌

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

More Cannondale content, coming soon. Vintage video tonight or tomorrow! 🧡⚙️

@kippen64 2 месяца назад

Your opinion of this bike was really interesting.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Glad to hear you enjoyed it🧡⚙️

@1972malberto 2 месяца назад

Fair play keep it up 👍

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Thank you thank you!🧡⚙️

@Mr229357 2 месяца назад

Nice ride on a nice bike. It needs some white bartape😊👍🏻👍🏻

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

We were undecided, white always gets mucky but white is certainly better for the bike! 🧡

@kirkstevenson1904 2 месяца назад

Hello :) I am writing to you or of our frustration! Nothing to do with you and what you do; I find your channel very very informative and I enjoy the content. My issue is to do with finding out where to look on the internet for torque settings for any particular bike. You always say to torque everything up to manufacturers recommendations. I have bought and am completely restoring a KONA PRECEPT 200 DH full suspension bike But I cannot find any torque specs for that bike. I am referring to the pivot bolts in particular. Can you give me some idea as to where I need to be looking to get the correct settings? I am looking but not finding anything, and am becoming exasperated to say the least. Any help/advice from you would be so much appreciated Thanking you in advance Kirk

@josiahlomas2111 2 месяца назад

Hey bikespeed ...big fan and subscriber from Bakersfield California.. What is the best chain lube you recommend

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

We recommend 365 chain lube available on www.bikespeeds.com/shop 🧡⚙️

@themanabroad7800 2 месяца назад

I got my bike a year ago, very similar spec but it’s a trek Madone (I think 2.1), I’d like to upgrade if I can but it’s a good bike nonetheless and has let me put in some good mileage.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Those are the best bikes! Easy to run and easy to ride 🧡

@Honkawsuzyamal 2 месяца назад

I recently purchased a as new specialized allez for £300 . Claris 8-speed and rim brakes are fine for me as is the light weight. I plan to try some CST CITO tyres on it as I've heard good reviews about them and should make the bike even lighter

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

That’s a great bargain!🧡

@chanzdad 2 месяца назад

Appreciate all the video angles. But please be careful cycling w so many rods sticking out holding cameras. I worried some errand drivers hit into U.

@nagak112 2 месяца назад

Been a while(Life...), hope you are well. Plenty of your videos to catch up for me.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Enjoy them!🧡⚙️

@fcuenco 25 дней назад

How tall are you and what is your inseam? I have been wondering if mine is too big or too small for me.

@KM-wl1tp 2 месяца назад

excellent ride. You looked to be going at a decent speed there. 👍

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Felt faster than my last few rides!🧡

@bikingchupei2447 2 месяца назад

may i recommend you a 360 type camera, more versatile for cycling videos.

@thecycle2worker152 2 месяца назад

The Crank and handle bar spec seems way off even for the era. But a lovely bike for running about on. 105 is hard to beat

@cryptomart5007 2 месяца назад

Just out of interest, how tall are you to ride a 48” frame? Great video once again, thanks!!

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

5’2🧡⚙️

@donsmith2833 2 месяца назад

From a neighbour, I just picked up a Trek Madone 5.1 2010 model in near perfect condition for $500 Canadian.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Lot of bargains to be had at the moment 🧡⚙️

@tyler.london 2 месяца назад

175mm cranks amd 44cm bars ona 48cm frame. I get that some touch points on the bike will eventually get changed out to make the bike more bespoke but those numbers are obscenely outrageous.

@JohnRadford-iy7db 2 месяца назад

Nice keep it simple

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Thanks John! 🧡⚙️

@beniaminrolea8891 2 месяца назад

please make a video about the maintenance and repairs that this bike needs

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

It is on the way, looking like next Wednesday 🧡

@andrewhayes7055 2 месяца назад

Strange the camera angle makes it look as if your seat is too low your legs seem not to be fully extending.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

The fisheye effect does do that!🧡⚙️

@richardconnell2786 2 месяца назад

Dude.... Got to be honest subscribed but not watched much as you well know I'm not mechanically minded plus I've not rode for several years as well... But just watched the latest and loved it, like this style of blog... Just don't inspire me again as that lead to many years of being fit and healthy ( and a lot more skinter).. Nice job

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Lol 🧡⚙️

@jasonstainer919 2 месяца назад

If don't mind me asking how tall are you?

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

5’2🧡⚙️

@felixjackson2670 2 месяца назад

Good stuff. Crazy that now one can find a fantastic rim brake fairly top end bike for under €1,000…..sold by someone,convinced by the bike industry that they really need to spend €4-7,000 on a new disc brake,ugly,soulless,heavy race bike…then get rid of their perfectly good rim brake bike for pennies!

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

I agree! People are buying bikes far better than they can ride!🧡

@Nick-lm9hg 2 месяца назад

Guesses on the groupset upgrade?

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

Nothing super exciting or imaginative but a good upgrade!🧡

@Nick-lm9hg 2 месяца назад

@@Bikespeeds Campagnolo / Sram? A different mechanical Shimano groupset might not be much different than the existing 105 groupset

@gordonwebster3809 2 месяца назад

nice bike for the money that one.

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

Smitten with it so far!🧡

@karlschleifenbaum5793 2 месяца назад

For 500 quid, this is a fantastic bike.

@Bikespeeds 2 месяца назад

I completely agree 🧡

@mabencar 2 месяца назад

My son had this bike and it was a good un - til it got nicked in France!

@phototac9287 2 месяца назад

I had a Cannondale bad boy 2014 model stolen you never forget about a stolen bike I ended up getting an endurance bike but I never felt connected to it like that one that was stolen to bad .

@Bikespeeds Месяц назад

What a shame!🧡