Rode my new Synapse today -- ahhhh!

[awm03]

Today was the first bikeable day of the year, so I took my new Cannondale Synapse out for its inaugural ride. Oh. My. Goodness. It's fantastic! Rides like mousse -- light & smooth & sweeeeeet! Much more responsive than I thought it would be too, feels eager on the climbs. (It's supposed to be, ahem, a comfort bike, what they try to sell to women of a certain age.)

Thanks to those who walked me through the triple vs. double chain ring issue last month. I think I'm going to like the double after all.

[awm03]

And: pictures please!

LOL! Okay, I'll get it ready for it's photo shoot tomorrow

It's this model: http://www.cannondale.com/2012/bikes...womens-4-rival

I rather liked the SRAM Rival shifters too. Very nice!

Now, what to name it?

[ekcjwc]

Oh my goodness! I ordered the same exact bike last Tuesday! Still waiting for it to come in. I did change from SRAM rival to Ultegra because I had never used SRAM! I just told my husband I sure hope I love this bike! Do tell me more about the bike and what you love about it please. Did you upgrade the wheels? Now I'm getting excited!

[awm03]

No, I didn't upgrade the wheels. I thought adjusting to SRAM after 7 years of Shimano would be a PITA, but the shifting is quite easy & intuitive.

The bike is just so light and smooth and responsive. The fit is very comfortable too. I thought there'd be an adjustment period, that the bike would feel a bit strange at first, but it feels like I've been riding it all along. Might switch out to my old Terry saddle with the cut-out, but I'll give the new saddle a try.

How cool that you're getting one too! I'm excited right along with you!

[Owlie]

I test-rode a Synapse, the one with the Rival shifters, since it was the only one they had in the shop in roughly my size. It was pretty sweet--it didn't feel as "big" for me as I had expected. I'd probably still size down, though.

Congrats on your new bike, to both of you! Many happy miles! And I expect pictures!

[bluebug32]

Glad you love it. I have an '09 with rival and a double and it's all good. I just lowered the position on mine a bit to make it more aggressive. I freakin' love that bike!