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 |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Giant Defy 2 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI LeversTektro R-350 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim Race |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 TeethFSA Omega |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
Available colors | - Red and Silver and Black |
Weight | Unspecified |
Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Giant Defy 2 picture
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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.