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	Defy 52012 Giant	Recommended

MSRP	$700
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Endurance
	2.5
Frame	Aluminum
	Aluminum
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Tektro Rim


	Claris
Drivetrain	3 × 8
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com
Summary	The Giant Defy 5 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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Terrain

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Defy 5

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Gear Range

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Lowest gear

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37 mph

Defy 5

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Geometry

Specs

	Defy 52012 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Color: Black / White/blue
Fork	Aluminum, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Shock	N / A
Bottom Bracket	External Sealed Cartridge
Stem	Giant Sport
Handlebar	Giant Sport, 26.0
Saddle	Giant Performance Road, Men's
Seatpost	Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid
Pedals	Caged w/ Clips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 2300
Front Derailleur	Shimano 2300
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

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