Frame Technology

Brought to you by the world’s foremost aluminum frame engineers, Defy breaks all the rules of what was previously thought possible for an entry-level road bike. With its ALUXX SL frameset, Defy is lighter, stiffer and better riding than many composite bikes on the market.

Features

— 8-speed Shimano 2200 drivetrain
— Shimano Sora crankset
— Shimano 2200 Cassette Rear Hub

Frame Technology

Brought to you by the world’s foremost aluminum frame engineers, Defy breaks all the rules of what was previously thought possible for an entry-level road bike. With its ALUXX SL frameset, Defy is lighter, stiffer and better riding than many composite bikes on the market.

KEY UPGRADES (over Defy 2)

— 9 Speed Tiagra shifting with R600 Compact crankset
— Shimano R500 Wheelset

ALUXX SL frames form the heart of these aero-sculpted beauties. Whether you’re sprinting for the next set of lights or launching a long solo break, Defy and Avail are engineered to let you hammer out more miles with greater ease. Frame feature:

• OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Composite seatpost-both light and stiff*
• Custom women’s geometry available

Built to eke out as much speed as possible on the velodrome, Omnium features an ALUXX SL aluminum frame that perfectly blends aerodynamics and stiffness. With a specially designed aero fork and no brake bosses or bottle cage mounts, Omnium beats the competition, or the clock.

ALUXX SL frames form the heart of these aero-sculpted beauties. Whether you’re sprinting for the next set of lights or launching a long solo break, Defy and Avail are engineered to let you hammer out more miles with greater ease. Frame feature:

• OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Composite seatpost-both light and stiff*
• Custom women’s geometry available

KEY FEATURES

- Shimano 105 10-speed drivetrain
- Giant Connect Bar and Stem
- Giant PR3 rim and sealed bearing hubs

ALUXX SL frames form the heart of these aero-sculpted beauties. Whether you’re sprinting for the next set of lights or launching a long solo break, Defy and Avail are engineered to let you hammer out more miles with greater ease. Frame feature:

• OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Composite seatpost-both light and stiff*
• Custom women’s geometry available

Giant’s all-new Composite-level technology frame makes up the backbone of this series. Laid-up by hand, every TCR Composite adds road-smoothing comfort to aggressive racing performance.
Each frame features:

• OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Vector seatpost for minimal weight and maximum aerodynamics
• Light, T-600 composite frame material