Giant DEFY 3 2010 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 4 2009 specs comparison

Giant Defy 3
General InfosModel | Defy 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c 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 type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect 31.8 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 4-bolt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano External |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth FSA Tempo Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 material | Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 3
Component group sets | Road Mix Triple |
Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Alloy |

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4
General InfosModel | Synapse Carbon 4 |
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) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Columbiere |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Double Tap Levers Tektro R580 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
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 | Cannondale C3 |
Headset size | Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC DX10SC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Compact BB30 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival Double Tap |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. |
Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4
Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | San Marco Ponza Power |
Seat post extension | Cannondale S.A.V.E Carbon With Frame |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy 3 Road here
- Get your Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 Road here