Giant DEFY 3 2010 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 3 COMPACT 2009 specs comparison

Giant Defy 3 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 3

General Infos
Model Defy 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Silver and White and Black
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- M/L
- L
- XL
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- M/L
- L
- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 2300 Levers
Tektro TK-R710 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 2200
Front: Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant Sport Road Double Wall
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy 4-bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano External
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
FSA Tempo Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 2300
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano 2203
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 2300
Fork materialCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 3

Component group setsRoad Mix Triple
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Alloy


Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact 2009 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact

General Infos
Model Synapse Carbon 3 Compact
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2009
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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)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Maxxis Columbiere
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra SL STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionControlTech Elite Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControlTech Estro
Headset sizeIntegrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA SL-K Light Carbon BB30
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E.

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Compact

Component group setsShimano Ultegra SL
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Aliante Delta Mg
Seat post extensionCannondale S.A.V.E Carbon With Frame


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