2012 · GiantDefy 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $1,370 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | 105, Shimano |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
2 × 10 — 20 speed
Defy 1
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Nigel WynnJan 2013
Giant’s road stalwart doesn’t seem to have anything too outlandish about its design - and that’s just the way we like it
R BAAug 2012
An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Blue/black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer |
| Rear Shock | N / A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect Composite, 30.9 |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano R565, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h |
| Tires | Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23 |