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	Giant 2009 Defy 2.5 RRP £675 More details	Giant 2009 Defy 2 RRP £775 More details
Braking
Brake Calipers	Tektro R350 Dual pivot	Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Drive
Bottom Bracket	FSA cartridge	Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano HG50 12-25
Chain	Shimano HG73
Crank	FSA Vero 30/39/50	Shimano Tiagra 34/50
Pedals	Wellgo road
Gearing
Derailleur Front	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Tiagra
Gears	27	18
Shifter(s)	Shimano Tiagra 27 speed STI	Shimano Tiagra 18 speed STI
General
Handlebar	Giant Anatomic O.S.
Rigid Forks	Advanced Composite Overdrive, 11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer
Saddle	Giant Performance Road
Seat Post	Giant Aluminium	Giant Advanced Composite
Stem	Giant 3D forged
Weight	9.34 / 20.09	9.02 / 19.15
Wheels
Hubs	Formula RB31/32	Giant custom
Rims	Alex DA22 700c	Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant
Spokes	Stainless steel	Sapim Race
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm
Wheel Size	700
Where to buy
	Giant Defy 2 '12 £799.00 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now	Giant Defy 2 '12 £799.00 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now
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