2011 Giant

Defy Advanced 1

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,200
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesRim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Defy Advanced 1

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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RBA Test: Giant Defy 3

Aug 2012 · R BA

An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorWhite / Red/silver

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N / A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Contact, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Vector Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 6700

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 6700

Crank

Shimano Ultegra 6700, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra 6700

Cassette

Shimano 105 5700 11x28, 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra 6700

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra 6700

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra 6700

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition

Front Hub

DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition

Rear Hub

DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition

Tires

Michelin Pro Optimum, 700x25 Folding, [F] & [R] Specific

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