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.

If your rides include hills, it rates 3.3/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% versus similar bikes. 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.

On the endurance side of things, sitting at 6.2/10 for aero, it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. What that means on the road is: 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. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

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.

Comfort comes out to 4.8/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as 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 keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 45% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 33% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.194 versus an estimated €4.267 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 30 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Even though it’s tagged Endurance, the spec pushes it toward Road Only.