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MSRP | $790 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,650 | $1,930 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,200 | $5,850 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim |
Groupset | Sora, Shimano | Tiagra | 105 | Tiagra, FSA | 105, FSA | 105, FSA | 105 | Ultegra | Dura-Ace |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
37 mph
Defy 3
36 mph
Defy 2
39 mph
Defy 1
36 mph
Defy Advanced 4
36 mph
Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)
36 mph
Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
39 mph
Defy Advanced 2
39 mph
Defy Advanced 1
39 mph
Defy Advanced 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Color: White / Black/silver | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Color: White / Black/silver | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: White / Black/silver |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer |
Shock | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Bottom Bracket | Cartridge | Shimano, External | Shimano, External | FSA Mega-Exo, Internal Press Fit | FSA Mega-Exo, Internal Press Fit | FSA Mega-Exo, Internal Press Fit | Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press Fit | Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press Fit | Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press Fit |
Stem | Giant Sport Alloy 4-Bolt | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect SL | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SLR, Composite |
Handlebar | Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 26.0 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, 31.8 | Giant Contact, 31.8 | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8 |
Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's | Giant Performance Road, Men's | Selle Royal Seta M | Giant Performance Road, Men's | Selle Royal Seta M | Selle Royal Seta M | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails | Fi'zi:k Antares w/ Braided Composite Rails |
Seatpost | Giant Alloy, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Caged w/ Clips | Caged w/ Clips | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Ultegra 6700 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 2203 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Ultegra 6700 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 30/42/52 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano 105 5700, 34/50 | FSA Omega MegaExo, 34/50 | FSA Gossamer MegaExo, [Compact] 34/50, [Triple] 30/39/50 | FSA Gossamer MegaExo, [Compact] 34/50, [Triple] 30/39/50 | Shimano 105 5700, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra 6700, 34/50 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900, 34/50 |
Shifters | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Ultegra 6700 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
Cassette | SRAM PG 850 12x26, 8-Speed | Shimano HG50 12x25, 9-Speed | Shimano 105 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano HG50 12x25, 9-Speed | Shimano 105 10-Speed, [Compact] 11x28, [Triple] 12x25 | Shimano 105 10-Speed, [Compact] 11x28, [Triple] 12x25 | Shimano 105 5700 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano 105 5700 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 11x28, 10-Speed |
Chain | KMC Z7 | Shimano HG-73 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano HG-73 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Ultegra 6700 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
Brakes | Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Shimano 105 5700 Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra 6700 Type: Rim | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Type: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano 105 5700 | Shimano Ultegra 6700 | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
Rims | Giant S-R2 | Giant S-R2 | Giant P-R2 | Giant P-R2 | Giant P-R2 | Giant P-R2 | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon WH-7850-C24-TL |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | DT Swiss Competition | DT Swiss Competition | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Front Hub | [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h | [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rear Hub | [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h | [F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | Formula Sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | DT Swiss R1800, Giant LTD Edition | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Tires | Giant P-R4, 30 tpi, [F] & [R] Specific 700x25 | Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25 | Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25 | Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25 | Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25 | Giant P-R3, 60 tpi, Flat Guard, [F] & [R] Specific, 700x25 | Michelin Pro Optimum, 700x25 Folding, [F] & [R] Specific | Michelin Pro Optimum, 700x25 Folding, [F] & [R] Specific | Michelin Pro Optimum, 700x25 Folding, [F] & [R] Specific |