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Defy 3

Model year 2011

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Overview

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LIGHT AND LIVELY. THAT’S HOW TEST EDITORS OFTEN DESCRIBE THE AWARD WINNING DEFY. FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY EXPERTS ARE RIGHT.

Pure performance from the world’s most advanced aluminium engineers. With its lightweight, stiff, ride tuned ALUXX SL frameset, Defy breaks all the rules of what was previously thought possible. Fitted with performance wheels and parts, it climbs, corners and sprints like bikes costing thousands more.

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Features

Key Upgrades (from Defy 4):
- Advanced Composite fork with aluminium steerer
- Tektro TK-R350 brakes
- Sizes: XS (43cm), S (46.5cm), M (50cm), ML (53.5cm), L (55.5cm), XL (58.5cm)
- Colour: White/Black/Silver

Technologies

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Compact Road Design

Compact Road Design

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ALUXX Aluminum

Custom Tuned

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Compact Road Design

Compact Road Design

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ALUXX Aluminum

Custom Tuned

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News

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FAST-ROLLING, GRIPPY ALL ROUN..

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SERIOUS TYRE POWER!

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Specifications

Frame

SizesXS (43cm), S (46.5cm), M (50cm), ML (53.5cm), L (55.5cm), XL (58.5cm)
ColoursWhite / Black / Silver
FrameAluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
Fork Advanced-Grade, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
ShockN / A

Components

HandlebarGiant Alloy
StemGiant Sport
SeatpostGiant Sport
SaddleGiant Defy
PedalsWellgo Caged w/ Clips

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano 2300 24 speed
Front DerailleurShimano 2200
Rear DerailleurShimano 2300
BrakesTektro TK-R 350
Brake LeversShimano 2300
CassetteSRAM PG 850 12-26
ChainKMC Z7
CranksetFSA Tempo 30/42/52
Bottom BracketRPM Cartridge

Wheels

RimsGiant CR51 DW aluminium
HubsFormula
SpokesStainless Steel
TyresVittoria Zaffiro 700x25mm

Other

WeightThe most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.

Geometry

SizeHead AngleSeat AngleTop TubeReachHead TubeStackChain StayWheel BaseStandover Height
cmDegreesDegreescmcmcmcmcmcmcm
S (46.5)727453N/A14.5N/A429975.4
M (50)72.57354.5N/A16.5N/A429977.7
M/L (53.5)72.57356N/A18.5N/A42100.579.5
L (55.5)72.57257.5N/A20.5N/A42100.881.3
XL (58.5)72.57259.5N/A22.5N/A42102.883.3

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