Synapse 3

On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. Several build choices play a role, including all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Over longer efforts, it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality.

On steep roads, it comes in at 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~58% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Looking at it as an endurance setup, an aero score of 6.2/10 means that it balances some streamlining with versatility so it works well across lots of riding. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The endurance category also hints at the intent behind the design. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Endurance geometry usually trades some tuck for all-day comfort. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

In Road, Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work - From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 4.8/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 23% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 86% of listings. Quick reference: €1.388 listed versus about €1.800 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 30 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. It’s listed as Endurance, but the setup aligns better with Road Only.