Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2 vs Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Giant

Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2

Cannondale

Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2, side view

GiantGiant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v, side view

CannondaleCannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2 is the newer model (2027).

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 7.4 kg –

Frame Carbon

As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Carbon

As printed

Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 0 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Reserve 42 | 49 Turbulent Aero, 24h, tubeless ready

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Shimano Ultegra Di2

Brake model Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8170

Prices

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Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, very high equipment.
Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v · Road bike average gearing, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v12 km/h - 53 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12vother endurance road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Endurance

As printed

Best For: Endurance

Endurance

As printed

bikes/road/endurance; Comfortable high-performance road riding, long distance missions, fast group rides

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon

As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Carbon

As printed

Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

Max tyre clearance 40 mm 42 mm +2 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Synapse Hi-MOD Carbon, Proportional Response construction, integrated cable routing, downtube Stashport, 12x142 thru-axle, UDH, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount

Cable routing– Fully integrated ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

integrated cable routing

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170

Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra 34/50 with Giant Power Pro power meter Shimano Ultegra R8100 50/34 with 4iiii PRECISION 3+ PRO Power Meter

Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11x34 Shimano Ultegra R8100 11-34

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes yes

Brakes1 difference

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic

Mechanical disc

As printed

Shimano Ultegra R8170

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

700c / 29"

As printed

Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready

Rims Carbon

As printed

Giant SLR 0 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 40 mm –

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding Vittoria Corsa PRO Control, 700x32c, tubeless ready

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 32 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 424 mm –

Weight

Weighed in size M –

Geometry

Geometry size M

As printed

size M

–

Stack 558 mm –

Reach 384 mm –

Head angle 72.5 ° –

Seat angle 73.5 ° –

Chainstays 420 mm –

Wheelbase 998 mm –

Bottom bracket drop 70 mm –

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2 and Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v come with?

Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

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Giant Defy Advanced Pro Ultegra Di2 vs Cannondale Synapse Carbon 1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 12v

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Character

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