Defy Alliance 1

Overview

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.

Features

— 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 Team Blue/Composite/Smoke
size XS,S,M,L,XL
frame Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
fork  Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
handlebar Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
stem Giant Alloy 4-bolt
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 105
brakes Tektro R530 Dual Pivot
brake levers Shimano 105
cassette Shimano 105 12/27, 10-speed
chain Shimano 105
cranks FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 34/50
bb FSA Mega Exo, External
rims Mavic CXP22
hubs Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
spokes SAPIM Race, 14/15g
tires Michelin Speedium 2, 700x25 Folding

Geometry