Defy 1

Overview

      Defy Performance Series Video

Frame Technology
Ride like a pro on the most advanced ALUXX SL aluminum 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.

 KEY UPGRADES (over Defy 2)

— 10-speed Shimano 105 shifting with triple FSA Gossamer crankset
— Crank Brothers Smarty pedals
— Lighter Kenda Kriterion 700x23 tires

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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 Charcoal/Silver/Black
size XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL
frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
fork  Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
handlebar Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
stem Giant Alloy 4-bolt
seatpost Giant Composite, 30.9
saddle Giant Performance Road, Men's
pedals Crank Brothers Smarty
shifters Shimano 105
front derailleur Shimano 105
rear derailleur Shimano 105
brakes Shimano 105
brake levers Shimano 105
cassette Shimano 105 12/27, 10-speed
chain Shimano 105
cranks FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 30/39/50
bb FSA Mega Exo, External
rims Mavic CXP22
hubs Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
spokes SAPIM Race, 14/15g
tires Kenda Kriterium, 700x23

Geometry