Nice Bike the Giant Defy, for me it was between the Defy 1 and the Trek 2.1 wound up with the Trek 2.1. I did ride several of the Defys and were very pleased with the ride especially on the Defy 1, The 105 components made all the difference. The Blue and Black looks sharp too in the end it was the paint scheme and my Trek loyalty that decided. If not I am sure I would have loved the Defy 1. Best of Luck!