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2012 Giant Defy 2

Launched at $1,160

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New

$306

$162 to $406

Like new

$291

$154 to $386

Excellent

$275

$146 to $366

Good

$230

$122 to $305

Fair

$168

$89 to $224

For parts

$92

$49 to $122

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): $1,160

Drivetrain

Speeds: 10
Groupset: Shimano Tiagra
Chainrings: 2
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Stem: Giant Sport
Tires: Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23
Brakes: Tektro TK-R340 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot; levers Shimano Tiagra
Saddle: Giant Performance Road, Men's
Wheels: Rims Giant S-R2; hubs Giant 32h; spokes Stainless Steel, 14g
Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-Speed
Crankset: FSA Omega, 34/50
Seatpost: Giant Sport, 30.9
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
Handlebar: Giant Sport 31.8
Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra

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 2 (2012)", captured 2011-11). Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum. Colors: Black/Red/White. Geometry converted to mm from Giant's table (lengths in centimeters); angles as printed. msrp_usd 1160 is the "U.S. Average Retail Price" figure printed in the product's own price block on Giant's US page captured 2011-11, inside the launch window (the page footnote says prices may be lower or higher by region).

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