Giant Defy Alliance 1 2010 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Defy Alliance 1
First production 2010
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Giant Defy Alliance 1 Parts   
Available Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- M/L
- L
- XL


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra Levers
Tektro TK-R710 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGiant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect SL 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset size1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket type External
FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy Alliance 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1

Component group setsShimano Tiagra
Available colors - Blue and Composite and White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Royal Seta M
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


Giant Defy Alliance 1 bike review

Giant produced the Defy Alliance 1 bike in 2010 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,400.00.
Defy Alliance 1 bike is available in many sizes such as XS , S , M , M/L , L and XL .
Giant Road Defy Alliance 1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and Composite and White .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Kenda Kriterium tires and Sapim Race stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 22, 24-hole/28-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Tektro TK-R710 brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers braking system and Formula sealed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant Alliance Composite/AL material for the frame. Giant Connect SL 31.8 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Defy Alliance 1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Giant Connect.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer Mega Exo, 34/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG-73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 gear shift levers.