Giant RAPID 2 2010 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 5 TRIPLE 2009 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 2 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 2

General Infos
Model Rapid 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -White and Blue and Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Kenda Kwest
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Alloy Dual Pivot 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 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connnect Flat 31.8
Handlebar extenderAluminum Bar-ends
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Omega MegaExo Triple
Gear shift leversShimano R440
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect


Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Triple 2009 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Triple

General Infos
Model Synapse Carbon 5 Triple
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 Fuse
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Tektro R580 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RS10
Rims manufacturerShimano RS10
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionControlTech Elite Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C4
Headset sizeIntegrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/52 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Triple BB30
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5 Triple

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Ponza Power
Seat post extensionCannondale S.A.V.E Carbon With Frame


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