Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 16705
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Defy Advanced 3 Triple |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 16705 |
| Original MSRP | $2,150.00 |
| Colors | Team Blue/Silver/Composite |
| Sizes | Xsmall, small, medium, medium/large, large, xlarge |
| Frame construction | Monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Giant Advanced composite |
| Fork | Giant Advanced composite |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Mega Exo, 30/39/50 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press fit |
| BB shell width | 86mm |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 |
| Rear cogs | 10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Brakes | Tektro R530 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/4"-1 1/8" threadless |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Ride |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector composite |
| Hubs | Formula sealed |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 22, 24-hole/28-hole |
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) butted |
| Front tire | 700 x 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.