Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2009 Giant Defy Alliance 1
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,725.00
- Sizes
- Xsmall, small, medium, large, xlarge
- Colors
- Blue/Composite/Smoke
- Archive ID
- 16707
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded/Monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Giant Alliance Composite/AL |
| Fork | Giant Advanced composite |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 34/50 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Mega EXO |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 |
| Rear Cogs | 10-speed, 12 - 27 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro R530 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/4"-1 1/8" threadless |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | AL anatomic bend |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Giant alloy 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road |
| Seatpost | Giant Composite, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.