Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) new Cannondale Synapse Evo Hi-Mod. Cannondale supplies the rising superstar with a custom frame geometry, with the more aggressive stack of a 54cm SuperSix Hi-Mod but the reach of a 58cm sizeJames Huang/Future Publishing
The radically split seat tube base on Cannondale’s new Synapse Evo Hi-ModJames Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) Cannondale Synapse Evo Hi-Mod fork looks as though it’s designed to flex rearward. Look at how the fork tips reach back from the forward-swept blade in order to yield a normal rakeJames Huang/Future Publishing
Almost everything about the rear end of Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) new Cannondale Synapse Evo Hi-Mod looks purpose-built for comfortJames Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) prefers the traditional bend of FSA’s Energy T aluminum handlebarJames Huang/Future Publishing
SRAM Red 2012 brake calipers with carbon-specific pads and a carbon fiber number plate holder for Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling)James Huang/Future Publishing
There’s definitely some very radical shaping going on hereJames Huang/Future Publishing
A short section of Nokon segmented aluminum housing provides some more flexibility for the internally routed rear brake lineJames Huang/Future Publishing
Chain stays are flattened for flex up and down, but they’re very wide to help prevent them swaying from side to side under powerJames Huang/Future Publishing
We haven’t been able to confirm with Cannondale yet but it looks as though the new bike will use carbon dropoutsJames Huang/Future Publishing
Both tape and zip-ties are used to secure the speed sensor on Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) new Cannondale Synapse Evo Hi-Mod forkJames Huang/Future Publishing
One benefit of using aluminum cages on bumpy courses is that the team mechanics can bend them to hold bottles even tighterJames Huang/Future Publishing
The Synapses of Peter Sagan and his Cannondale Pro Cycling teammate Maciej Bodnar are both labeled as 58cm – but one is clearly not like the otherJames Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) custom Cannondale SuperSix EvoJames Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) uses a custom geometry with the reach of a 58cm but the stack of a 54cmJames Huang/Future Publishing
Traditional-bend FSA Energy T aluminum handlebars for Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling)James Huang/Future Publishing
Cannondale’s ultralight SiSL2 hollow aluminum crank arms are hopped up with an SRM power meter and SRAM Red 2012 chainringsJames Huang/Future Publishing
SRAM’s latest Red rear derailleur is mated to a PC-1070 cassette and PC-1091 chain. Note the rubber o-rings on the housing to protect the paint – and the misplaced Gore Ride-On ‘grub’ sealJames Huang/Future Publishing
Externally located spoke nipples make life a little easier for the Cannondale Pro Cycling team mechanicsJames Huang/Future Publishing
The aluminum FSA Energy T traditional-bend bar is clamped to a carbon-wrapped FSA OS-99 stemJames Huang/Future Publishing
SRAM 2012 DoubleTap levers with custom green graphics for Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling)James Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) FSA OS-99 stem isn’t quite slammed atop the headset but it’s awfully close. Cut the kid some slack, folksJames Huang/Future Publishing
In addition to stiffening up the front end, the super-wide top tube also conveniently allows the brake housing to exit right at the back of the frameJames Huang/Future Publishing
The Fizik Aliante Carbon saddle and FSA K-Force SB25 seatpost both get neon green graphics to matchJames Huang/Future Publishing
Peter Sagan’s (Cannondale Pro Cycling) tires wear ‘Kenda SC’ hot stamps but look an awful lot like Veloflex CarbonsJames Huang/Future Publishing
Vision’s PRA front hub features adjustable bearing preload and a carbon fiber center sleeveJames Huang/Future Publishing
The flattened seat tube supposedly boosts vertical flex of the rear end for more comfort on rough surfacesJames Huang/Future Publishing