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Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double
Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double
Brand
Giant
Specialized
Model
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double
Price (MSRP)
$1725
$1550
Weight
User Rating
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Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double Frameset

Sizes
XS,S,M,L,XL
Frame
Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, FACT carbon seatstays
Frame Material
aluminum
aluminum
Front Suspension
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fiber legs, aluminum crown and steerer
Rear Suspension
N/A

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Michelin Speedium 2, 700x25 Folding
Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23c, aramid bead, 120TPI, Flak Jacket
Rims
Mavic CXP22
Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 28/32h w/ eyelets
Hubs
Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
Specialized forged alloy, 28h, sealed ball bearings, QR
Spokes
SAPIM Race, 14/15g
DT Champion, stainless 14g w/ ProLoc brass nipples

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, short cage
Crank
FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 34/50
Shimano Compact
Cassette
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Specialized Allez Elite Compact Double Components

Saddle
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Specialized Comp Road, full padding
Seat Post
Giant Composite, 27.2
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Handlebars
Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Stem
Giant Alloy 4-bolt
Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp
Headset
"Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8"" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers"
Brakeset
Tektro R530 Dual Pivot
Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads
Extras
Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual




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