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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3
Giant TCR ADVANCED 2
Giant TCR ADVANCED 2
Brand
Cannondale
Giant
Model
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3
Giant TCR ADVANCED 2
Price (MSRP)
$3100
$2900
Weight
User Rating
0/0 votes
0/3 votes

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3, Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 Frameset

Sizes
48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL
Frame
Synapse Carbon BB30
Advanced-Grade Composite
Frame Material
carbon
Giant advanced composite
Front Suspension
Synapse S.A.V.E. Carbon
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Rear Suspension
N/A

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3, Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Maxxis Columbiere foldable, 700 x 23c
Michelin Pro Race3, 700x23 Folding
Rims
Mavic Ksyium Equipe
Mavic Aksium
Hubs
Mavic Ksyium Equipe
Mavic Aksium
Spokes
Mavic Ksyium Equipe
Mavic Aksium

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3, Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano Ultegra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura Ace
Shimano Ultegra
Crank
FSA BB30 SL-K Light Carbon, 38/52, Option: FSA BB30 SL-K Light Carbon Compact, 34/50
Shimano Ultegra 39/53
Cassette
Pedals
N/A
Not Included

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3, Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 Components

Saddle
Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta MG
Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails
Seat Post
Cannondale S.A.V.E. Full Carbon w/frame
Giant Vector Composite Seatpost
Handlebars
Control Tech Elite Compact
Race Face Cadence, 31.8
Stem
Control Tech Estro
Race Face Cadence
Headset
Integrated w/ 25mm carbon top cover
Brakeset
Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano Ultegra (updated 8-08)
Extras
Gel Handlebar Wrap




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