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
Race-inspired engineering with an all-new ALUXX SL aluminum frame.
Bicycling, March 2009 