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2012 Giant

Defy 2

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

$1,160
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
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
Cycling Weekly
Giant Defy Advanced SL 2

Aug 2013 · Kenny Pryde

Giant Defy Advanced SL 2 test by Kenny Pryde

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Good finishing kit

Lows
  • Not much

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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

ColorBlack / Red/white

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N / A

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Sport 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance Road, Men's

Seatpost

Giant Sport, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Caged w/ Clips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Crank

FSA Omega, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano Tiagra

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

Giant 32h

Rear Hub

Giant 32h

Tires

Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

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