Whatever happened to the Giant SCR and OCR ranges, nothing, they simply became the Defy range. What can we say about the Giant Defy series that hasn’t already been said in countless glowing magazine reviews/tests. An unrivaled blend of speed, handling and comfort has ensured that the Defy is here to stay, at least until Giant feel like ’freshening up’ the name! The 2010 Giant Defy Advanced 1 has at its heart a staggeringly good frame, it realy has to be ridden to realise just how good it is; many companies make claims about the excellence of their carbon fibre construction techniques but right now Giant are the masters. The Defy Advanced frame does everything claimed, amazing vibration damping comfort combined with pin-point accurate steering and bolt rigid power delivery.

Key Features:

• Advanced Composite Technology frame and fork
  
• 20 speed Shimano 105 shifting
  
• Giant Vector composite seatpost
  
• Mavic CXP22 wheelset

The Giant Defy Advanced 3 2010 Features are:

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite

Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Stem: Giant Connect SL, 31.8mm

Speed: 20

Front Mech: Shimano 105

Rear Mech: Shimano 105

Drivetrain: FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo, 34/50 crankset, FSA Mega-Exo, Internal Press Fit BB, Shimano 105 chain, Shimano 105 12-25 cassette

Rims: Mavic CXP22

Front Hub: Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing

Rear Hub: Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing

Front Brake: Tektro Giant specific TK-R710, Dual Pivot

Rear Brake: Tektro Giant specific TK-R710, Dual Pivot

Seatpost: Giant Vector Composite

What is a Road Bike?
Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our Road Bikes Buying Guide.