Hello all, looking at picking up a used bike on FB and was curious what the better deal would be. I’m leaning towards the synapse. All of these bikes are pretty lightly used and ready to ride. Prices below.
Cannondale Synapse: $595
Specialized Diverge A1: $600
2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 sport: $600
Any recommendations/questions are appreciated. Thanks!
by Canary_666
3 Comments
These look like some pretty different frame sizes. That’s the most important thing to get right, so whatever actually fits you.
Otherwise it depends what riding you’re actually looking to do. Some of these might have wider tyre clearances than other bikes from the era, but they’re never going to be a wide tyre modern gravel bike.
Get the diverge, the rack and fenders are a nice bonus if you need them (which you probably do in the PNW). You can ask if they are flexible on price, but $600 is pretty reasonable IMO. I wouldn’t go for rim brakes if I didn’t have to for the roubaix. I own a newer diverge and really like it so I’m probably biased, but I’ve ridden older aluminum diverges and really like them. Indifferent on the cannondale, personally, I just don’t like the paint and tire mismatch.
The Diverge is the only option, more accessories, nicer look and more reliable brand.