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    Defy Composite 22012 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,850
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Endurance
    4.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		SRAM Apex Rim
    		Apex
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Defy Composite 2 is a carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and sram apex rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy Composite 2
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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)

    39 mph

    Defy Composite 2

    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 Composite 22012 Giant
    Frame

    Giant Composite Technology

    Color: Black / White/red

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer

    Shock

    N / A

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, Press Fit

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect, 31.8

    Saddle

    Giant Performance Road, Men's

    Seatpost

    Giant Vector Composite

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Apex

    Crank

    SRAM Apex, 34/50

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex

    Cassette

    SRAM Apex 11x32, 10-Speed

    Chain

    SRAM 1051

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex

    Type: SRAM Apex Rim

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant P-R2

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

    Front Hub

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h

    Tires

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

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