Synapse Carbon 2 RLE

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. The score is largely shaped by all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Those ingredients add up to a setup that either preserves speed or bleeds it off.

How it climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~58% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

From an endurance perspective, scoring 6.2/10 on aero, it’s aero-aware without going extreme and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—endurance is part of that story. Tyres around 30mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Based on full geometry data.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Another point: Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 4.8/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 30% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 37% of listings). Quick reference: €5.550 listed versus about €4.267 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 30 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.