Giant Defy 3 Compact 2012 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Defy 3 Compact
First production 2012
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road
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Parts And Accessories Giant Defy 3 Compact Parts   
Available Sizes - L
- M
- M/L
- S
- XL
- XS


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireGiant P-R3 700x23c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro TK-R540 Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakesGiant Sealed Bearing Giant Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsALUXX SL Grade Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano Tiagra 10spd
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizesShimano R565 50/34t
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI 10spd
Rear gear setNot Available

Giant Defy 3 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 10sp
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 3 Compact

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - White and Black and Silver
- White and Blue and Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extensionGiant Connect Composite 30.9 (millimeters)


Giant Defy 3 Compact bike review

Giant produced the Defy 3 Compact bike in 2012 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1370.00.
Defy 3 Compact bike is available in many sizes such as L , M , M/L , S , XL and XS .
Giant Road Defy 3 Compact can be found in a few colors, among these colors White and Black and Silver and White and Blue and Black .
This bike is equiped with Giant P-R3 700x23c tires while the rims are manufactured by Unavailable wheelset. Giant equiped this exact model with Tektro TK-R540 dual pivot braking system and Giant Sealed Bearing Giant Sealed Bearing hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used ALUXX SL Grade aluminum material for the frame. Giant Connect high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Defy 3 Compact to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Giant Connect 31.8mm.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano R565 50/34t is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Tiagra 10spd chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI 10spd gear shift levers.