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2012 Giant Defy 1

Launched at $1,370

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New

$361

$192 to $480

Like new

$343

$182 to $456

Excellent

$325

$172 to $432

Good

$271

$144 to $360

Fair

$199

$105 to $264

For parts

$108

$57 to $144

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Giant
Model family
Defy
Model year
2012
Category
Road · endurance
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Wheel size
700c
Launch MSRP (US)
$1,370

Drivetrain

Speeds
10
Groupset
Shimano 105
Chainrings
2
Electronic
false

Build

Fork
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Stem
Giant Connect
Tires
Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23
Brakes
Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot; levers Shimano 105
Saddle
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Wheels
Rims Giant P-R2; hubs Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h; spokes DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed
Crankset
Shimano R565, 34/50
Seatpost
Giant Connect Composite, 30.9
Shifters
Shimano 105
Handlebar
Giant Connect, 31.8
Rear derailleur
Shimano 105

Geometry

L
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1022; Head angle deg: 72.5; Seat angle deg: 73
M
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 995; Head angle deg: 72.5; Seat angle deg: 73.5
S
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 990; Head angle deg: 72; Seat angle deg: 74
XL
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1037; Head angle deg: 72.5; Seat angle deg: 72.5
XS
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 983; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 74
M/L
Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1007; Head angle deg: 72.5; Seat angle deg: 73

Spec from Giant's US site (giant-bicycles.com/en-us, page titled "Defy 1 (2012)", captured 2011-09). Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum. Colors: White/Blue/Black. One entry for 3 Giant US pages of this model; all are cited. Geometry converted to mm from Giant's table (lengths in centimeters); angles as printed. msrp_usd 1370 is the "U.S. Average Retail Price" figure printed in the product's own price block on Giant's US page captured 2011-09, inside the launch window (the page footnote says prices may be lower or higher by region).

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