Giant Contend AR 3 vs Cannondale Synapse 2
A side-by-side comparison of two road bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Giant Contend AR 3 is the lower-priced of the two.
| Price | $1,799 | $2,999 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Road | Road |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric |
| Geometry | ||
| Frame size | M | 56cm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 387 mm |
| Stack | 594 mm | 590 mm |
| Stack/reach | 1.55 | 1.52 |
| Head angle | 72.5 deg | 72 deg |
| Seat angle | 73 deg | 73 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1016 mm | 1021 mm |
| Chainstay | 422 mm | 415 mm |
| BB drop | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Gearing | ||
| Lowest ratio (climbing) | 1 | 0.82 |
| Highest ratio (speed) | 4.55 | 4.18 |
| Gearing | Low climbing gear | Very low climbing gear |
| Drivetrain and build | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Sora | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Drive | 2x | 2x |
| Speeds | 9 | 10 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 11-34 | Shimano CUES LG300, 11-39, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 | Shimano CUES hydraulic disc |
| Wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc | DT Swiss R470 DB, tubeless compatible |
| Stock tyre | 700x32c | 700x30c |
| Max tyre clearance | 38 mm | 32 mm |
| Tubeless | - | Yes |
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.