Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 2009 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE 3 2006 specs comparison
Giant Defy Alliance 1
General Infos| Model | Defy Alliance 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Composite and Smoke |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Alliance Composite and AL |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| 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 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Alliance 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Cannondale Synapse 3
General Infos| Model | Synapse 3 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Tangerine -Jet Black |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Top Speed |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 Levers Shimano 105 Front and Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R550 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R550 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Synapse Aluminum |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale Fire |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale |
| Headset size | FSA Aluminum Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Truvativ Elita SL |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale Synapse 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Synapse S.A.V.E. |
Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 3
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Cannondale Road |
| Seat post extension | Cannondale Carbon-wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy Alliance 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy Alliance 1 Road here
- Get your Cannondale Synapse 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale Synapse 3 Road here