Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 16707
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Defy Alliance 1 |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 16707 |
| Original MSRP | $1,725.00 |
| Colors | Blue/Composite/Smoke |
| Sizes | Xsmall, small, medium, large, xlarge |
| 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 |
| 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 | Tektro R530 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers |
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| 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 |
| 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 September 29, 2026.