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Defy 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$915| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| 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
Nov 2014 · Matt Lamy
Giant has a distinguished place in the history of aluminium road bikes, but can the Defy 3 live up to its provenance?
Good quality ride
Lifetime frame warranty
11-32t Cassette
Own-brand wheels
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 2012 · R BA
An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Color: Black / White/silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Caged w/ Toe Clip and Strap |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 12x27, 9-Speed |
| Chain | KMC HG-73 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-R312 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Giant S-R2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant 24/28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant 24/28h |
| Tires | Giant SR-4, 700x25 |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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