Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 0 User Manual

on-road | performance | Endurance
With a redesigned frame blending the best traits of aluminum and composite, the all-new Defy
Alliance finds that sweet spot on every ride. With its OverDrive headtube/steerer tube and fork, it
tracks beautifully through corners. And its PowerCore bottom bracket area delivers your power
straight to the pedals.
— 9-speed Shimano 105 components with R600 compact crankset
— Giant Connect SL handlebar and stem
— Lightweight Mavic Aksium wheelset
*Seat angle is actual
**Toptube is measured from the center of the headtube horizontally back to the top of the effective extension of the seattube
***Standover height is based on the largest size tire that will fit the bike, not necessarily the included size tire
Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Key Upgrades (over Defy Alliance 1)
Frame TechnologySpecifications
Actual
Frame Size
Part
Number
Head
Angle
Seat
Angle*
Toptube** Headtube Chainstay Wheelbase
Standover
Height***
centimeters degrees degrees centimeters centimeters centimeters centimeters inches
XS 43.0 383852 71.0 74.0 51.2 12.5 42.0 99.0 29.2
S 46.5 383853 72.0 74.0 53.1 14.5 42.0 99.1 30.0
M 50.0 383854 72.5 73.0 54.9 16.5 42.0 99.4 30.9
M/L 53.5 383855 72.5 73.0 56.0 18.5 42.0 100.5 31.2
L 55.5 383856 72.5 72.0 57.5 20.0 42.0 102.0 32.1
XL 58.5 383857 72.5 72.5 60.0 22.5 42.0 103.9 32.8
frame geometry
FRAME
SIZES
XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL
COLORS
Red/Composite/White
FRAME
Alliance Composite/Aluminum
Technology
FORK
Advanced-Grade Composite,
Alloy OverDrive Steerer
SHOCK
N / A
COMPONENTS
HANDLEBAR
Giant Connect SL, 31.8
STEM
Giant Connect SL
SEATPOST
Giant Connect SL Composite, 30.9
SADDLE
Fi'zi:k Alliante Delta w/ Manganese rails
PEDALS
Not Included
DRIVETRAIN
SHIFTERS
Shimano 105
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
BRAKES
Shimano 105
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano 105
CASSETTE
Shimano 105 12x25, 10-speed
CHAIN
Shimano 105
CRANKSET
Shimano FC-R600, 34/50
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano Internal
WHEELS
RIMS
Mavic Aksium Race
HUBS
Mavic Aksium Race
SPOKES
Mavic Aksium Race
TIRES
Michelin Lithion, 700x25 Folding
EXTRAS
CLIMB MOUNTAINS, CARVE THROUGH CORNERS
AND EXPERIENCE A PERFORMANCE BIKE WITH
flAWLESS COMFORT AND STABILITY.
Defy
Alliance 0
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Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 0 Specifications

General

Handlebar	Giant Contact
Stem	Giant Connect
Saddle	Giant Performance Road
Fork	Giant Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Sora
Brake Levers	Shimano Sora
Crankset	Shimano Sora, 34/50
Bottom Bracket	Shimano Press Fit