Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 3 ULTEGRA 2011 VS Giant DEFY 3 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Synapse Carbon 3 Ultegra
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Charcoal Gray with Magnesium White (gloss) -Race Red with Magnesium White (gloss)
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 25c Schwalbe Durano
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra 6700 Levers Shimano Ultegra 6700 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss R-1700
Rims manufacturer	DT Swiss R-1700
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss R-1700

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	FSA Wing Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-150
Headset size	Synapse Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra 6700
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 6700
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra 6700
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Synapse SAVE

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg Rails
Seat post extension	Synapse SAVE Carbon

Giant Defy 3

General Infos

Model	Defy 3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and Silver and Black
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 2200 STI Dual Control Levers Tektro R-350 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex DA-22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless

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	KMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano 2200 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 2203
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 3

Component group sets	Shimano 2200
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy