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2014 Giant

Defy 3

Prix du fabricant

950 $US(817 €)
CadreAluminium
FourcheCarbone
roues700c Aluminium
Transmission2 × 9
GroupeSora
FreinsTektro Sur jante
Où acheter
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Top Comparaison
Connaissances
Sensation de conduite

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
Defy 3
Other Endurance bikes
Transmission

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 3

62 km/h

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
XS

155cm – 168cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

170cm – 181cm

MD/LG

175cm – 187cm

LG

181cm – 193cm

XL

188cm – 200cm

🐐 Estimated

Remarques sur l'ajustement du pilote
  • 187cm, taille 57 (L), Juste à droite
  • 180cm, taille LG, Trop grande
Commentaires

Résumé

The Giant Defy is celebrated as a versatile endurance bike that excels in comfort and performance, offering a smooth ride quality and agile handling. Its lightweight frame and advanced features like the D-Fuse seatpost enhance vibration damping, making it suitable for long distances. While it provides excellent value and a high-quality ride, some reviews note limitations in component quality and cornering dynamics.

Pros
  • Lightweight and comfortable frame suitable for endurance riding

  • Excellent vibration damping with D-Fuse seatpost

  • Agile handling and stable at high speeds

  • Good value for the performance offered

  • High-quality ride quality that competes with more expensive bikes

Cons
  • Some lower-end builds may have less desirable components

  • Cornering can require more effort

  • Limited options for seatpost replacement due to D-Fuse design

Key Quotes
The ride makes you forget that this isn’t an expensive bike.
Bicycling
The endurance bike is still a performance machine.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
It’s a very enjoyable bike to ride, combining the chance for thrills with an underlying security.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The Defy strikes a superb balance between comfort and agility.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The ride is absolutely stunning.
road.cc logoroad.cc

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Bicycling
Giant Defy 3

avr. 2015 · The Editors of Bicycling

The start of something beautiful

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BikeRadar
Giant Defy 0 review

déc. 2014 · Simon Withers

Some of the 2015 tweaks make little difference, but knocking down the price of a bike this good is only going to make us like it even more

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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?

Points forts
  • Good quality ride

  • Lifetime frame warranty

  • 11-32t Cassette

Points faibles
  • 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

juil. 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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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Giant Defy 3

août 2012 · R BA

An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

ALUXX-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts

CouleursBlack / Bright Yellow/silver; White / Red/charcoal

Fourche

Composite-grade composite, alloy OverDrive steerer

Amortisseur arrière

N/A

Pédalier

Sealed

Tige

Giant Sport

Guidon

Giant Sport, 31.8mm

Selle

Giant Performance Road

Tige de selle

Giant Sport, 30.9mm

TypeRigide

Pédales

Caged w/ toe clip and strap

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

Shimano Sora

Dérailleur avant

Shimano Sora

Manivelle

Shimano Sora, 34/50

Manettes

Shimano Sora

Cassette

SRAM PG950 11x32, 9-speed

Chaîne

KMC X9

Freins

Tektro R312

TypeTektro Sur jante

Leviers de frein

Shimano Sora

roues
Jantes

Giant S-R2, double wall

Rayons

Stainless Steel, 14g

Moyeu avant

Giant Tracker Sport Road

Moyeu arrière

Giant Tracker Sport Road

Pneus

Giant S-R4, 700x25

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