Defy Alliance 0

Overview

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Frame Technology
Giant ups the performance ante for 2009 with a new oversized OverDrive headtube/steerer and matching fork, for amazing road feel and cornering precision that’s normally reserved for full-race bikes. Endurance positioning balances comfort and speed for that perfect ride.
KEY UPGRADES (from Defy Alliance 1)
— 10-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain and FSA Gossamer MegaExo compact crankset
— Crank Brothers Smarty pedals
— Mavic CXP22 rims, Formula sealed hubs/SAPIM race spokes, wheelset

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Full Specs

This tab page spec chart represents the MOST CURRENT information available, superseding any printed or PDF formatted information. Specifications and price are subject to change without notice.

color Red/Composite/Aluminum
size XS,S,M,L,XL
frame Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
fork  Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
handlebar Race Face Ride, 31.8
stem Race Face Ride
seatpost Giant Composite, 27.2
saddle Giant Performance Road, Men's
pedals Crank Brothers Smarty
shifters Shimano 105
front derailleur Shimano 105
rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra
brakes Shimano BR650, long reach
brake levers Shimano 105
cassette Shimano 105, 12-27, 10 speed
chain Shimano 105
cranks Shimano R600, 34/50
bb Shimano, External
rims Mavic Aksium
hubs Mavic Aksium
spokes Mavic Aksium
tires Michelin Lithion, 700x25 Folding

Geometry