Cannondale SYSTEMSIX 3 COMPACT 2008 VS Giant DEFY 2 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale SystemSix 3 Compact

General Infos

Model	SystemSix 3 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Jet Black with Carbon - Liquigas Team -Fine Silver with Carbon
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 Columbiere
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium Race
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium Race
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon and Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar construction	FSA Gossamer
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ControlTech 7075
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Cannondale SystemSix C1 Carbon

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale SystemSix 3 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Cannondale SystemSix Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale SystemSix 3 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione Mg
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter ControlTech Team Issue 2A Carbon Wrapped

Giant Defy 2

General Infos

Model	Defy 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and black and yellow
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro TK-R340 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite