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2012 Giant

Defy Composite 2

A carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and sram apex rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,850
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
Defy Composite 2
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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)

63 km/h

Defy Composite 2

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

🐐 Estimated

Rider Fit Notes
  • 187cm, size 57 (L), Just right
  • 180cm, size LG, Too large
Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Giant Defy Advanced SL 2

Aug 2013 · Kenny Pryde

Giant Defy Advanced SL 2 test by Kenny Pryde

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Good finishing kit

Lows
  • Not much

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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

Giant Composite Technology

ColorBlack / 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

TypeRigid

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

TypeSRAM 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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