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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
Average Retail Price 
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 |
Brochure (PDF)
Media Highlight
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.” read article
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." read more
