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Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Giant DEFY 1
Giant DEFY 1
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1
Giant DEFY 1
Price (MSRP)
$1725
$1400
Weight
User Rating
0/0 votes
0/1 votes

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Giant DEFY 1 Frameset

Sizes
XS,S,M,L,XL
XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL
Frame
Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Frame Material
aluminum
aluminum
Front Suspension
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Rear Suspension

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Giant DEFY 1 Wheels

Wheels
Tires
Michelin Speedium 2, 700x25 Folding
Kenda Kriterium, 700x23
Rims
Mavic CXP22
Mavic CXP22
Hubs
Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
Spokes
SAPIM Race, 14/15g
SAPIM Race, 14/15g

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Giant DEFY 1 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Crank
FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 34/50
FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 30/39/50
Cassette
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Crank Brothers Smarty

Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1, Giant DEFY 1 Components

Saddle
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Seat Post
Giant Composite, 27.2
Giant Composite, 30.9
Handlebars
Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 31.8
Stem
Giant Alloy 4-bolt
Giant Alloy 4-bolt
Headset
Brakeset
Tektro R530 Dual Pivot
Shimano 105
Extras




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