Cannondale CAAD8 8 COMPACT 2010 VS Giant RAPID 3 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 8 Compact

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 8 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2010
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Color choice	- Charcoal Grey and Fine Silver -Magnesium White and Jet Black
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 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 2300 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 Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD8 S Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C4
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC 8-Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA 7420 ST
Crankset parts and sizes	50/34 Teeth FSA Tempo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 2300
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 8 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano 2300
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 8 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano 2300 Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Ergo Performance
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3 Carbon-wrapped

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos

Model	Rapid 3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and black and white
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Sport
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo
Gear shift levers	Shimano R-221 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Cromo
Fork type	Cromo

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Caged With Clips
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Sport Alloy