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    Brakes
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    Groupset
    Claris, FSASoraTiagra, FSA105, ShimanoTiagra, FSAApexUltegraUltegraForceUltegra Di2Dura-Ace
    Drivetrain
    3 × 82 × 92 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 10 Electronic2 × 10
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy 5
    Defy 3
    Defy 2
    Defy 1
    Defy Composite 3
    Defy Composite 2
    Defy Composite 1
    Defy Advanced 2
    Defy Advanced 1
    Defy Advanced 0
    Defy Advanced SL 0
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    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 5

    36 mph

    Defy 3

    36 mph

    Defy 2

    36 mph

    Defy 1

    36 mph

    Defy Composite 3

    39 mph

    Defy Composite 2

    39 mph

    Defy Composite 1

    39 mph

    Defy Advanced 2

    39 mph

    Defy Advanced 1

    39 mph

    Defy Advanced 0

    39 mph

    Defy Advanced SL 0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Giant Composite Technology

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Giant Composite Technology

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Giant Composite Technology

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Advanced-Grade Composite

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Advanced-Grade Composite

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Advanced-Grade Composite

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost

    ColorBlack / White/blue

    Fork

    Aluminum, 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

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

    Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

    Shock

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    N / A

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge

    Shimano, External

    FSA MegaExo, Press Fit

    Shimano, Press Fit

    Shimano, Press Fit

    SRAM GXP, Press Fit

    Shimano, Press Fit

    Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit

    SRAM GXP, Press Fit

    Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit

    Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Giant Sport

    Giant Connect

    Giant Sport

    Giant Connect

    Giant Connect SL

    Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2

    Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2

    Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2

    Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2

    Handlebar

    Giant Sport, 26.0

    Giant Sport, 31.8

    Giant Sport 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, 31.8

    Giant Contact, 31.8

    Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails

    Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails

    Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta w/ Manganese Rails

    Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    TypeRigid

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    TypeRigid

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    TypeRigid

    Giant Connect Composite, 30.9

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Giant Vector Composite

    TypeRigid

    Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Caged w/ Clips

    Caged w/ Clips

    Caged w/ Clips

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 2300

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Crank

    FSA Tempo, 30/42/52

    Shimano Sora, 34/50

    FSA Omega, 34/50

    Shimano R565, 34/50

    FSA MegaExo, 34/50

    SRAM Apex, 34/50

    Shimano Ultegra, 34/50

    Shimano Ultegra, 34/50

    SRAM Force, 34/50

    Shimano Ultegra, 34/50

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 34/50

    Shifters

    Shimano 2300

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Ultegra Di2 Electronic

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 850 12x26, 8-Speed

    Shimano HG-50 12x25, 9-Speed

    Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-Speed

    Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed

    Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed

    SRAM Apex 11x32, 10-Speed

    Shimano 105 11x28, 10-Speed

    Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed

    SRAM PG 1070 11x28, 10-Speed

    Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed

    Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 10-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    KMC HG-73

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM 1051

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM PC 1091

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Brakes

    Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    TypeRim

    Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    TypeRim

    Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    TypeRim

    Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    TypeRim

    Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot

    TypeRim

    SRAM Apex

    TypeRim

    Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    SRAM Force

    TypeRim

    Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 2300

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Ultegra Di2

    Shimano Dura-Ace

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-R2

    Giant S-R2

    Giant S-R2

    Giant P-R2

    Giant P-R2

    Giant P-R2

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

    DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

    DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

    Front Hub

    Giant 32h

    Giant 32h

    Giant 32h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

    Rear Hub

    Giant 32h

    Giant 32h

    Giant 32h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

    Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

    Tires

    Kenda Kriterium, 700x25

    Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23

    Giant P-SL1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

    Giant P-SL1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

    Giant P-SL1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

    Giant P-SLR1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

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