2014 Giant

Defy 1

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

$1,380
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

36 mph

Defy 1

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Nov 2015 · R BA

A bona fide endurance road super bike

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BikeRadar
Giant Defy 1 Disc review

Jul 2015 · David Rome

Combining the features we previously loved in the Defy with the confidence of disc brakes, the Defy 1 Disc is an exceptional ride for the money and made all the better with versatile gearing and rack mounts

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Bicycling
Buyer's Guide: Giant Defy Advanced 2

Mar 2015 · Ron Koch

This carbon road bike offers a fast, comfortable ride at a solid value

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road.cc
Giant Defy Advanced SL road bike

Nov 2014 · David Arthur @davearthur

Stunning performance, fabulously comfortable and responsive ride with superb disc brakes

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Cycling Weekly
Giant Defy 3

Nov 2014 · Matt Lamy

Giant has a distinguished place in the history of aluminium road bikes, but can the Defy 3 live up to its provenance?

Highs
  • Good quality ride

  • Lifetime frame warranty

  • 11-32t Cassette

Lows
  • Own-brand wheels

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First look: 2015 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Oct 2014 · Matthew Pioro

The debut of the 2015 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 in the Scottish Highlands.

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Velo
First ride: Giant goes all disc, all the time, with new carbon Defy endurance road bike

Jul 2014 · Logan VonBokel

Giant's carbon-framed Defy models will come with disc brakes only, a nod to the future of braking on the road

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorBlack / Red/silver

Fork

Composite-grade composite, alloy OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Performance Road

Seatpost

Giant Connect Composite, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Caged w/ toe clip and strap

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano R565, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano 105

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Tektro R540

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2, double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed

Rear Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed

Tires

Giant P-R3, front and rear specific, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x25

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