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    Defy 32011 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $790
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Endurance
    2.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Sora, Claris
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Defy 3 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy 3
    Other Endurance bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    37 mph

    Defy 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Defy 32011 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    Color: White / Black/silver

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

    Shock

    N / A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport Alloy 4-Bolt

    Handlebar

    Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 26.0

    Saddle

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Seatpost

    Giant Alloy, 30.9

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Caged w/ Clips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 2203

    Crank

    FSA Tempo, 30/42/52

    Shifters

    Shimano 2300

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 850 12x26, 8-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    Brakes

    Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 2300

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-R2

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h

    Rear Hub

    [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h

    Tires

    Giant P-R4, 30 tpi, [F] & [R] Specific 700x25

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