Ride like a pro on the most advanced AluxX SL aluminium frame yet. Giant flexes some engineering muscle to produce a lighter, stiffer tubeset than before, with better ride tuning so you get the best of everything.
DEFY 1
Key Upgrades (over Defy 2):
- Shimano 105 30 speed STI shifters and derailleurs
- Shimano 105 brakes
- Shimano R600 chain set
- Sizes: M (50cm), ML (53.5cm), L (55.5cm)
- Colour: Charcoal, Silver, Black
Technologies
| MODEL |
Defy 1 (Triple Chainset) |
| SIZES |
M (50cm), ML (53.5cm), L (55.5cm) |
| FRAME |
AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed, Compact Road Design |
| FORK |
Advanced Composite Overdrive,11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer |
| SHOCK |
N/A |
| HANDLEBAR |
Giant Anatomic O.S. |
| STEM |
Giant 3D forged |
| SEAT POST |
Giant Advanced Composite |
| SADDLE |
Giant Performance Road |
| PEDALS |
N/A |
| SHIFTERS |
Shimano 105 30 speed STI |
| FRONT MECH |
Shimano 105 |
| REAR MECH |
Shimano 105 |
| BRAKES |
Shimano 105 |
| BRAKE LEVER |
Shimano 105 STI |
| CASSETTE |
Shimano 105 |
| CHAIN |
Shimano 105 |
| CRANKS |
Shimano R600 30/39/50 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET |
Shimano Hollowtech II |
| RIMS |
Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant |
| HUBS |
Giant custom |
| SPOKES |
Sapim Race |
| TYRES |
Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm |
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Press
Bicycling, March 2009 “Giant’s new road machine takes comfort and performance to new levels of affordability, with, top to bottom, dependable Shimano 105 parts, high-tech hydroformed tubes, and a solid FSA crankset.”
January/February 2009 Road Magazine... “The Defy 1 was very comfortable and encourages the rider to enjoy the ride. Just because the frame geometry is designed for comfort doesn’t mean that it isn’t responsive."
220 Triathlon, February 2009... "Smoothly efficient when crusing, but a sharp-reacting, enthusiastic and ego-stoking sprinter and summit-hunter when you need it to be, the Giant is a true class act"
220 Triathlon, February 2009... "..an undoubted front-runner across the whole price range."
Triathlon Plus, May 2009... "The fork let us brake later and attack corner harder than most bikes, with no trace of twitch or flutter."
