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2011 Giant

Defy 2

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,130
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
Defy 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Defy 2

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'2", size 57 (L), Just right
  • 5'11", size LG, Too large
Reviews
Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Giant Defy 3

Aug 2012 · R BA

An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

ColorWhite / Black/yellow

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N / A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, External

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance Road, Men's

Seatpost

Giant Connect Composite, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Caged w/ Clips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Crank

Shimano Tiagra, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

Shimano HG50 12x25, 9-Speed

Chain

Shimano HG-73

Brakes

Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

TypeTektro Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-R2

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

[F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h

Tires

Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25

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