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2011 Giant

Defy 3

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$790
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetSora, Claris
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
Defy 3
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Gearing

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)

60 km/h

Defy 3

62 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

155cm – 168cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

170cm – 181cm

MD/LG

175cm – 187cm

LG

181cm – 193cm

XL

188cm – 200cm

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 187cm, size 57 (L), Just right
  • 180cm, size LG, Too large
Reviews
Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Giant Defy 3

Aug 2012 · R BA

An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

ColorWhite / 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

TypeRigid

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

TypeTektro 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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