2021 Giant Contend 1 vs 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon
The 48 is the Cannondale Synapse Carbon size closest to your XS Giant Contend 1. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Compared with the Giant Contend 1 in XS, the Cannondale Synapse Carbon in 48 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend 1, XSCannondale Synapse Carbon, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend 1 XS | Cannondale Synapse Carbon 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 371 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 524 | 530 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 70.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8° | 74.6 | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 410 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 996 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 712 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 407 | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 123 | 122 | −1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 517 | |
| BB height | not listed | 270 |
Differences are the Cannondale Synapse Carbon minus the Giant Contend 1. Full charts: 2021 Giant Contend 1, 2021 Cannondale Synapse Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend 1Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant Contend 1 | Cannondale Synapse CarbonCarbon 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Cannondale BallisTec |
| Fork | not listed | BallisTec |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | not listed | Cannondale BB30a |
| Pedals | not listed | Not |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright |
| Rim | not listed | Cannondale RD 2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Synapse |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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