Cannondale SYNAPSE 3 COMPACT 2008 VS Giant DEFY 1 2009 specs comparison
Cannondale Synapse 3 Compact
General Infos| Model | Synapse 3 Compact |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- - Black-Tinted Clear -Vivid Red |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Columbiere |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano BR-R560 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium Race |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium Race |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Synapse Carbon |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | ControlTech Compact |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC DX10SC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Compact Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale Synapse 3 Compact Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. |
Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 3 Compact
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza Lux |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Giant Defy 1
General Infos| Model | Defy 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Charcoal and Silver Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 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 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy 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 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| 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 Synapse 3 Compact bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale Synapse 3 Compact Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 1 Road here