Can I use a Giant Defy as a gravel bike?

Both ends cope admirably with repeated hits and the peace of mind the low pressure tubeless tyres bring means you don’t need to tip toe on the gravel, you can really ride it as a dedicated gravel bike if you so wish.

Is Giant Defy carbon frame?

Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.

How many speeds is a giant defy?

Shifting through the 11-speed, 11-34 cassette reveals no distinct jumps between ratios, which makes it ideal for climbs which sap your legs the further they progress. And with a smallest possible gear of 34-34, there’s no doubt you’ll climb just about any mountain in the saddle of this bike.

How much does a giant defy weight?

9.1kg
This isn’t an especially lightweight bike, weighing in at 9.1kg, but the fact that it’s so comfortable means you can happily keep ticking off the miles all day long. As ever, the geometry has a huge effect on the Defy Advanced 3’s character and comfort.

Where is Giant Defy made?

Ltd. (commonly known as Giant) is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer, recognized as the world’s largest bicycle designer and manufacturer. Giant has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, the Netherlands, China, and Hungary.

Are Giant Defy Carbon?

Highlights. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is made with a specific carbon layup to give it an efficient, high-performance ride quality that helps you push new limits of endurance.

Is the Giant defy stiff?

Giant claims this offers 10 per cent more compliance than its standard carbon bar. But when you’re sprinting, the bar is impressively stiff – Giant claims it’s 30 per cent stiffer in this direction than its standard bar.

Is a Giant defy fast?

With the perfect blend of stiffness and compliance, Defy Advanced Pro delivers a smooth, fast ride quality even on rough roads. Its innovative technologies include a D-Fuse composite seatpost and Contact SLR D-Fuse composite handlebar (Pro 1 and Pro 2 models).

Is Giant Defy stiff?

Alongside all of this well-thought-out geometry, Giant’s designers have included a shed-load of comfort. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a stiff bike, especially through the lower half of the frame and at the front end, but along with the fork it offers a smooth ride even on the most rubbish of road surfaces.

Which is better TCR or propel?

Re: TCR or Propel wrote: TCR is a better all-rounder. It’s lighter, and more compliant for long ride comfort. There’s a slight aero penalty which in reality is more placebo than of any real consequence unless you’re an elite rider.