Cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA 2011 VS Giant DEFY 2 2009 specs comparison
Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora
General Infos| Model | CAAD8 7 Sora |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Magnesium White with Charcoal Gray (gloss) -Race Red with White (gloss) |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Schwalbe Lugano |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Sora Levers Cannondale C4 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula RB-52 Front: Formula RB-51 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Maddux DRX 4000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C4 Compact |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | Tange Si |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Vero |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora Long Cage |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | Cannondale Ultra Carbon |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora
| Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale Stage With Steel Rails |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C4 |
Giant Defy 2
General Infos| Model | Defy 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Silver and Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI Levers Tektro R-350 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 Teeth FSA Omega |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
| Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its CAAD8 7 Sora bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here