Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 3 COMPACT 2009 VS Specialized DOLCE ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact

General Infos

Model	Synapse Carbon 3 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Race Red and Lightning White - Vivid Blue and Lightning White -Jet Black and Lightning White
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 23c Maxxis Columbiere
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra SL STI Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	ControlTech Elite Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	ControlTech Estro
Headset size	Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA SL-K Light Carbon BB30
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra SL STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E.

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra SL
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg
Seat post extension	Cannondale S.A.V.E Carbon With Frame

Specialized Dolce Elite

General Infos

Model	Dolce Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized All Condition Sport Wire
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Ultralight Dual Pivot Forged Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Alex AS2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Pull Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus E5 SLX and FACT Carbon Seatstays
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zerts Women's Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sugino Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Dolce Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom Pull Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Dolce Elite

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Composite Test Ride
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Lithia Women's
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pave II