Giant Defy Alliance 1 2009 Technical specs and features
Brand | Giant |
Model | Defy Alliance 1 |
First production | 2009 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Giant Defy Alliance 1 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - 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 Alliance Composite and AL |
Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
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 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
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 Alliance 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Available colors | - Blue and Composite and Smoke |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
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Giant Defy Alliance 1 bike review
Giant produced the Defy Alliance 1 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,725.00.
Defy Alliance 1 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , large and xlarge .
Giant Road Defy Alliance 1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and Composite and Smoke .
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 Alliance Composite/AL material for the frame. AL anatomic bend 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 alloy 31.8mm.
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.