2014 Giant Defy 1 Redefines "Entry-Level" for the Road Bike World

Climbs, Corners, and Sprints Better Than Bikes Costing Thousands More. How?

The 2014 Giant Defy 1 is made from premium lightweight aluminum tubes and is produced in Giant's Own Tubing Facility.

They start by taking a race inspired frame, and they marry it to components that bring comfort and plushness to the ride.

 

The frame is made of ALUXX SL-grade Aluminum, and the front fork is a carbon composite, OverDrive aluminum steerer. Having this carbon fork and an oversized  steerer make the bike up to 15% stiffer than straight-steerer frame-and-fork combinations.

Add to that a great road groupset in the Shimano 105 shifters, derailleurs, and brake levers; Tektro TK-R540 brakes (w/ cartridge pads). Also on the Defy Advanced 1 are the Shimano Tiagra 12x28 10 speed cassette, and the Shimano FC-R565 50x34 Crankset.

Wheels are a complete package using Giant's proprietary brand on rims (P-R2), bearings (24/28h), and tires (P-R3, 700x23c). The rims are double walled, bearings have sealed hubs, and the wheelset has DT Swiss Competition butted spokes.

The 2013 Giant Defy Advanced 1 received great reviews from Mensfitness.com, saying that it is one of Ten Best Road Bikes For Serious Cyclists: "Giant’s composite technology for bikes is so innovative that they also make parts for aerospace and Formula 1 crafts. The Defy Advanced 1, like all other models, is made in-house, from a strand of carbon fiber thread to a complete bike. It also features Giant’s more upright “endurance position” for maximum comfort regardless of riding style. That means you’ll crush tough climbs, fast sprints, and gruelling miles all on a single trusty steed."



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