MSRP | $720 | $915 | $1,075 | $1,350 | $1,700 | $1,975 | $2,650 | $3,150 | $3,950 | $4,800 | $5,800 | $6,900 |
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Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim | Rim |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Sora, FSA | Tiagra, FSA | 105, Shimano | Tiagra | Apex | Ultegra | Ultegra | Ultegra Di2 | Ultegra Di2 | Ultegra Di2 | Dura-Ace |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 Electronic | 2 × 10 Electronic | 2 × 10 Electronic | 2 × 11 |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
39 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 1
39 mph
Defy Composite 0
39 mph
Defy Advanced 0
39 mph
Defy Advanced SL 1
41 mph
Defy Advanced SL 0
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Color: Charcoal / White/blue | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Color: Charcoal / White/blue | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Color: Charcoal / White/blue | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Giant Composite Technology Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Giant Composite Technology Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Giant Composite Technology Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Giant Composite Technology Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Advanced-Grade Composite Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost Color: Charcoal / White/blue | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost Color: Charcoal / White/blue |
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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, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive 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 | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | FSA, Sealed Cartridge | FSA, Sealed Cartridge | FSA MegaExo, Sealed Cartridge | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | SRAM GXP, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit | Shimano, Press Fit |
Stem | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Sport | Giant Connect | Giant Connect SL | Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2 | Giant Connect SL | Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2 | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2 | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2 |
Handlebar | Giant Sport, 26.0 | Giant Sport, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect, 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, 31.8 | Giant Contact, 31.8 | Giant Connect SL, 31.8 | Giant Contact, 31.8 | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 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 | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta | Fi'zi:k Aliante Gamma w/ K:ium Rails | Fi'zi:k Aliante Gamma w/ K:ium Rails |
Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Connect Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Caged w/ Toe Clip and Strap | Caged w/ Toe Clip and Strap | Caged w/ Toe Clip and Strap | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Dura-Ace |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | FSA Omega, 34/50 | Shimano R565, 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | SRAM Apex, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Dura-Ace Pro Compact, 36/52 |
Shifters | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Cassette | SRAM PG 830 11x28, 8-Speed | Shimano HG50 12x27, 9-Speed | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed | SRAM PG 1050 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano 105 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed | Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 11-Speed |
Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC HG-73 | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10 | KMC X10SL | KMC X10 | KMC X10SL | KMC X10SL | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Brakes | Tektro TK-R312 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R312 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R312 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim | SRAM Apex Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim | Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim | Shimano Dura-Ace Type: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano 2300 | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims | Giant S-R2, Double Wall | Giant S-R2, Double Wall | Giant S-R2, Double Wall | Giant P-R2, Double Wall | Giant P-R2, Double Wall | Giant P-R2, Double Wall | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem |
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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-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem |
Front Hub | Giant 24/28h | Giant 24/28h | Giant 24/28h | 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-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem |
Rear Hub | Giant 24/28h | Giant 24/28h | Giant 24/28h | 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-SL1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem | Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem |
Tires | Giant SR-4, 700x25 | Giant SR-4, 700x25 | Giant SR-4, 700x23 | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific | Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding | Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific | Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding | Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding | Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding |