Giant Defy 2 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Defy 2
First production 2009
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Giant Defy 2 Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro R-350 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Omega
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group setsShimano Sora
Available colors - Red and Silver and Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsAlloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Giant Defy 2 bike review

Giant produced the Defy 2 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,025.00.
Defy 2 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , medium/large , large and xlarge .
Giant Road Defy 2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and Silver and Black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Kenda Kriterium tires and Sapim Race spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 22, 24-hole/28-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Tektro R-350 brakes, Shimano Sora STI levers braking system and Formula sealed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used ALUXX SL aluminum material for the frame. AL anatomic bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Defy 2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Giant alloy 31.8mm.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Omega, 30/39/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI gear shift levers.