2013 Giant
Defy Composite 1
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,650| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
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
Jan 2013 · Nigel Wynn
Giant’s road stalwart doesn’t seem to have anything too outlandish about its design - and that’s just the way we like it
Aug 2012 · R BA
An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious
| Frame | Giant Composite Technology 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 SL |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect SL, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11x28, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem |
| Tires | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific |
Last updated July 8
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