Cannondale SYNAPSE 3 COMPACT 2008 VS Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale Synapse 3 Compact

General Infos

Model	Synapse 3 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
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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 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