Giant Defy Advanced 3 2009 Technical specs and features
Brand | Giant |
Model | Defy Advanced 3 |
First production | 2009 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Giant Defy Advanced 3 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 86 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Available colors | - Team Blue and Silver and Composite |
Weight | Unspecified |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | Giant Vector Composite |
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Giant Defy Advanced 3 bike review
Giant produced the Defy Advanced 3 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,150.00.
Defy Advanced 3 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , medium/large , large and xlarge .
Giant Road Defy Advanced 3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Team Blue and Silver and Composite .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Michelin Speedium 2 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 R530 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Formula sealed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant Advanced composite material for the frame. Race Face Ride high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Defy Advanced 3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Ride.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 34/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano 105 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI gear shift levers.