Originally Posted by
baj32161 .
I disagree with this. The Cannondale CAAD frame is designed as a race frame with a more aggressive geometry than, say, the Synapse (which I ended up getting).
The Cannondale Synapse 6 Alloy with Tiagra may be the better choice for endurance riding. I got the Synaose 5 Alloy with 105 and find it a very comfortable ride for my 51 yr old carcass.
To the OP....you may want to give the Synapse a look.
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