Cannondale SPRINT CAAD9 OPTIMO 4 2007 VS Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale Sprint CAAD9 Optimo 4

General Infos

Model	Sprint CAAD9 Optimo 4
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Mediterranean Blue -Jet Black with Charcoal Grey Hyper Highlight
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 Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Cannondale C2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R550
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Profile T-2 Alloy Clip-on
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	FSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth TruVativ Elita 2.2
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Sprint CAAD9 Optimo 4 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale Sprint CAAD9 Optimo 4

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped

Giant Defy Alliance 1

General Infos

Model	Defy Alliance 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and Composite and Smoke
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 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	Giant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
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 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Alliance 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite