Cannondale CAAD9 6 TRIPLE 2009 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (TRIPLE) 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple

General Infos

Model	CAAD9 6 Triple
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Lightning White and White Pearl -Charcoal Gray and Fine Silver hyperlight
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Tektro R520 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano R500A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano R500A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Tiaga
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	San Marco Ponza Power
Seat post extension	Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)

General Infos

Model	Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Composite and white and red
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 5700 Levers Tektro TK-R540 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Advanced-Grade Composite
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105 5700
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50t Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 5700
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105 5700
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 5700
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Royal Seta M
Seat post extension	Giant Vector Composite