2012 Giant Defy Composite 3 Pics
08-10-11, 05:05 PM
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2012 Giant Defy Composite 3 Pics
Hi guys! Here is my new 2012 Giant Defy Composite 3
I had it special ordered by Cyclemotive here in Toronto. It is quite thick and this small frame weighs in at exactly 20lbs with pedals. Here is a list of the parts breakdown https://www.lakesbikes.com.au/product.php?id=577 Special thanks to Catonec for answering my previous questions and all of you on this board for all the awesome information. 
08-10-11, 06:08 PM
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thats pretty good weight for such heavy components. Have fun and enjoy! Though fair warning.....it gets addicting.
08-10-11, 07:30 PM
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Hey thanks guys! Surely, you jest. Those are Air Jordan SPD of the Shimano world. They actually work pretty well and will serve my purposes nicely. Reflectors? Are you kidding? We need go-ball lights, neon tubes, to ride around in this town. The population has increased by 2 million in the last 20 years in Toronto. It can be dangerous here with clip-ins as there are streetcar tracks too.
My first impression is that it is a very solid frame with a thick bottom bracket. It is very compact compared to the road bikes of 20 years ago with a high seatpost extended like a time trial bike. It is smaller than my 2008 FCR 3 and more nimble. This is also because of the width and weight of the comparative wheels and tires. I got 700 x 25 tires put on, but you still have to be cautious compared to 32.
Thanks for the posts and let me know if you have any questions.
My first impression is that it is a very solid frame with a thick bottom bracket. It is very compact compared to the road bikes of 20 years ago with a high seatpost extended like a time trial bike. It is smaller than my 2008 FCR 3 and more nimble. This is also because of the width and weight of the comparative wheels and tires. I got 700 x 25 tires put on, but you still have to be cautious compared to 32.
Thanks for the posts and let me know if you have any questions.
08-11-11, 04:52 AM
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those are some immense decals
08-11-11, 05:30 AM
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Yes, they can make minimalist like a Bowery or brand the hell out of the bike. One thing I didn't love were the graphics. I just don't think the look will last. Some of the fixies had great clean lines. Also, Argon 18 and Cervelo definitely have more icon based designs.
