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Defy 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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$1,350| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Giant Defy is celebrated for its exceptional balance between comfort and performance, making it a standout in the endurance category. Its lightweight frame and responsive handling are frequently praised, alongside the plush ride quality that doesn't sacrifice efficiency. While the bike's high-quality components and innovative features like disc brakes are highlights, some critiques focus on the wheel release system and seatpost limitations.
Exceptional balance between comfort and agility
Lightweight frame with responsive handling
High-quality components and innovative features like disc brakes
Plush ride quality that maintains efficiency
Comfortable for long rides without sacrificing performance
Infuriating wheel release system
D-Fuse seatpost limits customization options
High price tag for range-topping models
Some companies are good at making money and good at making adverts, but they don’t make their own carbon fibre
Cycling WeeklyThe Defy strikes a superb balance between comfort and agility
BikeRadarThe ride is absolutely stunning.
road.ccIt's a race bike you can ride comfortably all day.
road.ccWith this new Defy, Giant have raised the endurance bike bar.
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Dec 2014 · Simon Withers
Some of the 2015 tweaks make little difference, but knocking down the price of a bike this good is only going to make us like it even more
Nov 2014 · David Arthur @davearthur
Stunning performance, fabulously comfortable and responsive ride with superb disc brakes
Jul 2014 · Logan VonBokel
Giant's carbon-framed Defy models will come with disc brakes only, a nod to the future of braking on the road
Aug 2013 · Kenny Pryde
Giant Defy Advanced SL 2 test by Kenny Pryde
Comfortable
Good finishing kit
Not much
Aug 2012 · R BA
An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Black/red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| 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 | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h |
| Tires | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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