It was the very blue one but still a sexy looking bike. View and download giant bicycles owners manual online. Giant is one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world. Now recognized as the worlds largest bicycle manufacturer, giant bicycles was founded in taiwan in 1972. Jan 19, 2016 the giant defy is a bike the bikeradar team knows well, and for good reason. Dec, 2017 the giant defy range has always been enormously popular, and the giant defy advanced 2 is an endurance model but with a skip in its step. Based in taiwan, giant brand road bikes and mountain bikes are highly durable, innovative, and fun to ride. These bikes hold their value pretty well and the savings to pick up a used one was not enough for me. Jul 28, 2014 in this video we catch up with lee and uldis after their sunny ride through the lanes of rutland to pick their brains about the 2014 giant defy range which are now available online and in store at. Giants aluxx aluminum frame and advanced carbon fork with an overdrive steerer lets the defy dominate the climbs while soaking up road vibration for a super. The giant defy range has always been enormously popular, and the giant defy advanced 2 is an endurance model but with a skip in its step.
It was the only bike with an alloy steerer the others have full carbon forks, and instead of a full 105 or apex build, it makes due with an fsa crank and tektro brakes. Add this giant defy 3 2014 road bike white red grey to your basket for more information. Giant practically invented the compact frame design which is found on the giant defy 5 2016, where the toptube is more acutely sloping than on a frame described as sloping. Im not so much concerned about the used value as i am.
Giant defy 3 giant has a distinguished place in the history of aluminium road bikes, but can the defy 3 live up to its provenance. Giant defy advanced 1 big shark bicycle company st. Given the brand is the worlds largest bicycle manufacturer, its not surprising to find the 2016 defy 3 as one of. Swing a leg over giant s defy 3 and take a peek at whats over the horizon and around the bend. The market value, or blue book value, of your used bike is indispensable knowledge. Each version is designed to offer outstanding performance over the longest, roughest rides, making these. Colours black, blue frame type rigid frame material aluminium alloy the quick guide to aluminium alloy. Swing a leg over giants defy 3 and take a peek at whats over the horizon and around the bend. Giant anthem x full suspension mountain bike mtb medium 29er. In this video we catch up with lee and uldis after their sunny ride through the lanes of rutland to pick their brains about the 2014 giant defy range which are now available online and in store at. While there are certainly some variations, if youre in the market for an ultegradisc brake road bike, youll probably test ride both of these. The specialized diverge and giant anyroad are the first in an exciting new category of road bikes.
The giant defy 3 20 black comes fully assembled when sent out find out more or can be collected. View the giant 2014 defy 1 compact road bike from all terrain cycles today, with 3 years 0% finance on orders over. That lead me to the jamis xenith endura 2, felt z5, cannondale synapse 6, scott cr1 team, and the giant defy advanced 3. Giants aluxx aluminum frame and advanced composite fork.
Nov 05, 2014 giant defy 3 giant has a distinguished place in the history of aluminium road bikes, but can the defy 3 live up to its provenance. The trance 1 comes kitted out with an slx xt parts mix and fox suspension front and rear, giving 140mm travel front and rear. I was in the giant shop today and saw the new defy. I know seller says like new condition, but just take a close. Apr 16, 2016 the defy advanced 2 is a superb endurance machine with ability to spare and great ride feel buy if, you want a fun, fast, comfortable bike with a solid spec and good brakes for any ride. If you need a larger defy model, you may wish to choose something between 56 and 57 centimeters. Giant warrants the frame and rigid fork of each new giant brand bicycle and giant brand frameset to be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the bicycle. Product details built for all year round riding and commuting, the defy 3 is a fantastic value for money, shimano drivetrain bike. Each category is distinguished by a select frame model to highlight the specific design considerations. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. Giant s new approach was a radical departure, and we called it compact road design. Giants defy 3 boasts raceready engineering without breaking the bank thanks to its superlight aluxx sl aluminum frame and carbon fork that provides. T600 raw carbon fiber is used to create the composite material used for these lightweight, stiff and. The only exception to this is the entrylevel defy advanced 3 that uses giant s contact semi hydraulic system that combines regular mechanical levers with hydraulic callipers.
Find your used bicycle blue book value the pros closet. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. I checked several bikes prices on bicycle blue book used bikes and imo they are way off. Replace your broken giant derailleur hanger with a quality replacement below. Giant warrants the frame and rigid fork of each new giant brand bicycle and giant brand frameset to be free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the. Page 45 giant bicycle limited lifetime warranty giant bicycle, inc. This giant anthem is one of only two or three other nonwalmart bikes available used that wouldnt require at least an hour and a half drive to see them in person. Check out its comparison to a comparably equipped endurance geometry road bike from specialized. The only exception to this is the entrylevel defy advanced 3 that uses giants contact semi hydraulic system that combines regular mechanical levers with hydraulic callipers.
I had been looking around for used models as well as the x3 model. The giant defy 1 of 20 received numerous awards including the best road bike for under a. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. This allnew endurance road bike is purposebuilt to help you tackle longdistance road rides in all types of conditions. It lets you know what you should ask for and what you should accept for your bike when it comes time to sell. Designed specifically for the home mechanic who wants the best, the ak 3 advanced mechanic tool kit is a special collection of our finest tools, all housed in a tough toolbox. We lead the market in highend preowned bicycles in this post, we will provide you with a couple of bicycle valuation strategies for when you are interested in. They gave me a discount and threw in tubeless tires and i was a good to go. Combining the features we previously loved in the defy with the confidence of disc brakes, the defy 1 disc is an exceptional ride for the money and made all.
Giant offers a generous lifetime warranty on the frame as well as a free 60day repair labor period to work out any bugs early on. This year there are three different frame options the advanced, advanced pro and advanced sl, with all models manufactured from highgrade carbon and kitted out with hydraulic disc brakes. We see this about 3 times a year where people have a bike with sentimental value and. Designed to be comfortable on long rides the giant defy advanced 3 is the latest bike to arrive at for testing. The post claims its low ridden and the guy claims its in excellent condition. The defy 12 3 seem like good options, and the lbs has model year discounts of 20%.
Giant practically invented the compact frame design which is found on the giant defy 5 2016, where the toptube is more acutely sloping than on a frame described as sloping the defy 5 2016 uses its proprietary aluxx aluminium tubes and a hydro forging process to give them a radically larger cross section where the tubes join this gives a more organic appearance to the finished item. Giant 2014 defy 1 compact road bike all terrain cycles. He was only asking 3x, yes 3 times, the suggest blue book with no. Nos 2014 giant defy 2 medium road bike local pick up option worcester. The biggest gripe is the overdrive 2 system that means replacing the upper headset and stem if you change out the fork and that fork is pretty much unsaleable unless someone else has a giant. Extra large giant defy bikes are available on ebay starting at 59 centimeters. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Rides like excellent condition, as shown in the pictures light. To this day, it still shifts well, handles well on and off the trails, will take jumps in its stride and so on. Here, well compare the defy 5 to giants defy 2, 3, 2 disc, composite, and advanced sl models. Sizes ml colours gloss carbon gloss pearl white gloss blue, matt red matt black frame advancedgrade. From gran fondos to epic solo rides, stay strong from start to finish. Giant designs its road racing bikes for precise handling, aggressive positioning and sharp steering performance. Find great local deals on giant defy 3 for sale shop hasslefree with gumtree.
While there are certainly some variations, if youre in the market for an ultegradisc brake road bike, youll probably test ride both of. Giant defy 3 2014 road bike white red grey buy online. The new giant defy 1 2014 has finally been released and is still at the same price tag of. Another innovative feature of the defy is the contact dfuse handlebar. Medium giant defy advanced 3 and other bike models usually start at 53 centimeters. The giant defy range is crafted with endurance riding the major focus. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Giant s aluxx aluminum frame and advanced composite fork with an overdrive steerer lets the defy dominate the climbs while soaking up road vibration for a supersmooth, refined ride. New listing xl blue 2016 full carbon giant propel advanced sl aero road bike frameset isp. The giant defy range has always been enormously popular. Sorry i just have to say lol at used bike prices forums. The maestro suspension delivers an efficient transfer of power in the rear suspension using a setup of four pivot points, helping to reduce pedal bob and allowing the rear wheel to travel vertically. Avail advanced 3 2019 women endurance bike liv cycling.
Make offer new 2014 giant defy composite 2 frameset charcoalwhiteblack xs. Excellent condition, as shown in the pictures lightweight frame. It has a carbon frame and fork with a shimano tiagra groupset. This is a new release of a model we tested back in 2014 image credit. Giants aluxx aluminum frame and advanced composite fork with an overdrive steerer lets the defy dominate the climbs while soaking up road vibration for a.
I know some of you may be thinking but it is the middle of 20, but this seems a common occurrence nowadays. Made by the worlds leading aluminuim frame engineers. The pros closet is staffed with a team of bicycle experts who evaluate highend bicycles every day. Giants current range of performance road bikes are designed to meet a broad range of rider preferences. Popular giant bicycle categories include fulle, roade, and dirte machines, each of which has unique benefits. The ak 3 has been discontinued and replaced by the ak4. Each version is designed to offer outstanding performance over the longest, roughest rides, making these bikes most suitable for endurance challenges. Buy your giant defy advanced pro 0 2017 road bike from wheelies for or from.
Firstly, for what it is, this bike far exceeded any of my expectations. Giant defy advanced 3 big shark bicycle company st. Room for adventure specialized diverge and giant anyroad. View and download giant defy 3 specifications online. The 2016 giant defy 1 disc should prove to be a highly popular entrylevel road machine.
Handcrafted with lightweight advancedgrade composite and endurance geometry to. I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. I have yet to see the bike but if everything looks good, is this a pretty good deal. Product details built for all year round riding and commuting, the defy 3. Giant 50cm di2 1015 defy advanced sl 0 disc carbon bike composite bluered. The ak 3 includes over 40 tools to work on a wide variety of current model bikes. Jul 07, 2016 the giant defy 5 road bike is an incredible value. The 2017 giant defy advanced 1 demonstrates this point perfectly. Theres a new breed of road bike out there that i believe deserves a little more attention and a lot more credit than consumers have given it.