2013 Giant
Defy Composite 3
A carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| 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
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 | Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Black/blue; Blue / White/silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| 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 |
Last updated July 8
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