I bought a 2019 giant defy a3 and it's hands down the most comfortable road bike I've ridden. Feels like I could ride forever without discomfort. I'm sure the 2020 is even better. Thanks for sharing!
@jefferywalker98093 жыл бұрын
I have a a3 also and yes, it’s very comfortable.
@SlickSniper33 жыл бұрын
Got a 2019 Defy Advanced 2 on Shimano 105 and a year later I'm still loving it!
@jamesb97803 жыл бұрын
Thanks; I just bought a 2020 TCR Advanced Pro 1 (the only Defy around), coming from a 2017 TCR Advanced 2. Looking forward to longer rides again with a more comfortable ride position.
@markbyrne75984 жыл бұрын
If batman cycled, he would fight crime on this bike. Sadly I can only afford the giant endurance 2 with 105 not the pro model but it's still a good bike. Great review.
@jhardy19714 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike! Just bought one. Far better than my old Scott CR1 Pro. Super comfortable but still very lively on acceleration.
@seanchai33084 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I ended up buying the same bike after seeing your video and doing much research. Love my new ride here in NCal.
@jasonoconnor94462 жыл бұрын
Thanks..just bought the defy advanced 1 today..yet to ride but im sure i will love it :)
@volksquadman3 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike here mate, impressed with what you say about the comfort. Did several 100 milers on an 09 Defy 3 then a 2012 Defy 4, this would have to be the next one! Great vid, thanks for sharing.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. Stay tuned. Once the weather breaks I'll post more
@mikebrown97183 жыл бұрын
Great review of your bike and great video of it! This is my year to purchase a new bike ( I’m a Giant fan) was looking at the TCR Advanced Pro 0 but I’m locked onto the Defy Advanced Pro 2. Be safe out there!
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Both great bikes. I also own a tcr.
@justwhenithought2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike. Congrats.
@timrehak40483 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike I replaced the levers with full hydraulic ones and I bought that stem for my 2019 defy adv 2 I need them spacers for under that stem.. I can’t find them anywhere
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
There are Facebook pages dedicated to giant bicycles and even specifically defy owners. Ask on there. Ilk bet someone has them. If not ask to local stores. Maybe they cut down a steering tube for a customer and have the extras in a parts draw.
@timrehak40483 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony Yea ill have to check it out.. Im not on FB anymore so maybe Ill check the LBS for more info. Thank you
@stefanospasaro76683 жыл бұрын
An Absolutely Awesome looking bike Congrats 👍🥂
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@markcohen91053 жыл бұрын
Great review. I've checked with every Giant dealer in Western PA, and they are sold out! I'll wait til Christmas and put an order in for a '22 that probably won't arrive til late spring. Oh well..... my guess it'll be worth the wait. Thanks again for a great review.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
What size do you need
@markcohen91053 жыл бұрын
Prob a 56
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
@@markcohen9105 would you be interested in this bike? It's a 56.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
This bike now has Reynolds ar 58/62 aero wheels. It will come completely stock. No pedals, no computer , no cages, stock saddle.
@markcohen91053 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the multiple responses. Using my mobile and didn’t realize they all posted. Do u own a bike shop? Where is it? I may be interested..
@pbt20055 жыл бұрын
Fabulous review and summary. I am buying this bike in the next two weeks. I have to get off my TCR now. Feeling everything. I know that this bike will perform as well and as you say it rolls over poor roads rather than skit along. Brilliant work and thanks for posting this. I live in South West England, not far from Plymouth where they set sail for USA ! Hope you enjoy your Defy - I suspect I will love mine. Pete. UK.
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Pete, I know you will love this bike. Its giants number 1 selling bike for a reason
@piotrc95243 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike Thanks for review
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@alex6307103 жыл бұрын
what a gorgeous bike
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@South4everrwe5 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike and love it. The color is awesome.
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
I love this bike more everytime I ride it. There is a reason its Giants number 1 selling bike worldeide.
@MrEagan19753 жыл бұрын
I just seen your bike in the shop 🔥🔥🔥I used it as an example of what I wanted my defy to look like
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Its up for sale. Just buy mine. Lol
@charlesgraham-dixon26372 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony, how's the handling etc? Is this bike still good for fast riding and racing? I usually ride more race geometries. Thanks
@blkbelttony2 жыл бұрын
Bike handles very well. For racing I would go tcr. The defy is fast over bumpy and in straights.sprinting is a little mushy.
@charlesgraham-dixon26372 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony I actually have a TCR but have been experiencing speed wobble on it, something I haven't had on other race bikes. I thought maybe with the Defy's longer wheelbase and shorter reach it would hopefully feel more stable on descents. At the same time I don't want to sacrifice lightweight, sharp handling, climbing performance etc. Would the Defy still offer these things?
@charlesgraham-dixon26372 жыл бұрын
I'm also not much of a sprinter lol. I only weigh around 69kg and I like to go hard on climbs, stuff like that
@blkbelttony2 жыл бұрын
@@charlesgraham-dixon2637 I'd get that bike checked out. I currently own a new tcr and have had a few before and rode at least a dozen others and never felt a wobble at speeds. I've topped out over 50 mph on a few bikes. That said... the defy is better on those fast downhills. The 32c tires feel planted and the brakes work flawlessly
@HowayTheMags4 жыл бұрын
I tested the Defy a few times but I felt it was way too similar feel & ride position to my carbon xtc 29 Hardtail, so went with the TCR to have more distinction between the bikes. I'm 6ft 6 so the long reach & position of the TCR suited me , but I imagine for a lot of people it's significantly comfier to ride the defy. Depends if you want Endurance (Defy) or Race (TCR)
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
That's why I bought another tcr. I want them both. Check out my tcr video . More to come
@eldominici37325 жыл бұрын
Nice 🚲.. and yea Hudson county has some horrible roads ... but we still ride on 🚴🏽♂️🔥✌🏽✌🏽
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@MrEagan19755 жыл бұрын
Great review and yes the DEFT IS A GREAT BIKE I HAVE THE 2019 BUT ABOUT TO UPGRADE to force axs and handle bar stem
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
I will be making a new video soon. A midterm review. I have changed out the wheels to Reynolds AR58/62X deep aero wheels. I'll hint to this. Changed the entire look of the bike for the better. Stay tuned.
@MrEagan19754 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony after seeing this bike I change the stem but now I need the spacers to hide the gear wires do u know if the shop sell the spacers separately
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
@@MrEagan1975 best to reach out to your local giant retailer. He can help you with that best
@898matthew3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony! Just received this bike this week. Noticed on the handlebars there’s a little line that says “Optimal Compliance” but unless I’m blind, I can’t actually see what that line is meant to line up with? Any ideas? Thanks, Matt.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to look. I never noticed that. Let me get back to you.
@stevemcdonald8108 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@blkbelttony Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SD-ec5ge5 жыл бұрын
Thx man, I'm currently opting to buy myself a GIant Defy AP 2 just like this one, great review! I might be convinced after this video :)
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Feel free to ask any other questions
@SD-ec5ge5 жыл бұрын
twowheeltony: well, actually I have.. I am doubting because of the more ‘comfort’ position on the bike, as I come from a more agressive race bike.. Do you think that there’s a big difference? And if so, is there still some adjusting possible via the spacers?
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
@@SD-ec5ge well of course you can always slam the stem. It's not going to be as low as a race bike, but that's kind of the point with this bike. But like I said. I'm still holding the same speeds on the straights. The smoothness lj eas you maintain your speeds while harder riding bikes tend to lose tire contact to the ground. A.x also keep in mind that the racing teams like ccc and sunweb last year all use the defy on the bumpier segments of a race. For me it cane down to where and what kind of riding am I doing most. The defy was the right answer.
@antoinemaxima60364 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johns61774 жыл бұрын
I just got a defy. What pressure do you recommend for the tubeless tires? Also did you feel like the disk brakes had to break in? I feel mine should be a bit more responsive but they are new and I’m not sure if you noticed if they became more responsive over time?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Yes, the brakes need to break in. Do a couple of fast hard stops to bed in the pads. As far as pressure in the tires. I run around 55 to 58 psi. But remember. That all depends on your weight and where you are riding. Im mostly city riding on my defy.
@lencaulder46064 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony for sending me the link to your page!
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Anytime
@South4everrwe4 жыл бұрын
I love mine. It is a great bike.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
It sure is...
@EatMyPropwash4 жыл бұрын
Only thing I wish Giant put in here was Ultegra Di2 and time be literally PERFECT.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
I thought about swapping over to di2 but my back account said no. Lol
@swollenmayzor3 жыл бұрын
Can the stem length be changed to something shorter? That plastic cover will need to be removed permanently?
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
You can go shorter. If you decide to use another style stem then the cables are exposed like on the non pro models, or just buy the same stem in the size you need. I see a lot of them for sale and trade all the time.
@TheCityCyclists4 жыл бұрын
A thing of beauty this !
@ChocolateBoxPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Great review 😍! I was confused between TCR and Defy,now I am going to buy one just a question on How is the build quality of Defy...is it good on long run?
@DuffenRun4 жыл бұрын
I picked up my defy pro 2 this week after being convinced having watched Tony's video. I've only done a couple of 40km rides. The bike is simply class. It's very comfortable but exciting at the same time. I'm only new to road cycling but the bike tears up hills and very stable coming down the other side. The build appears to be top class, but time will tell.
@ChocolateBoxPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
The build is as always with giant top notch. It's great for long rides. Thats what it was designed for.
@ChocolateBoxPhotography4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@veganvegan87074 жыл бұрын
My 2016 giant defy 5 aluminum frame with carbon 50mm wheels carbon fork carbon stem alloy seat post r8000 upgrade with two bottle cages and alloy seat with rim brakes comes in at 17.2 lbs.....also 28mm tires. With bryton computer.... Look up chet Langford my bike is on there!
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Love that paint job
@PLd10084 жыл бұрын
Hi, great review! Just wondering about the length of the steering tube. Did you make it shorter? I noticed some 2019 pro 0s have extra spacers, up to 9. Your bike has only 4. Thanks.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Yes, i cut down the steerer and lowered the stem. In my newest video I think I mentioned that.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqXClYSLlL-Sj6c
@loujacob42634 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony! Great job, well done. I'm right across from you, UWS. I'm looking for an Advanced 2...not quite the bank for yours! Question: Am I crazy (maybe), these do come tubeless out of the box, yes? Ironically, my dealer right down the street is about the only one that has these, and two in my size, in Manhattan right now, and he told me they set them up with tubes...huh? I have to clarify with him before I do the deal but interested in a bit of back up. I could probably contact Giant's customer service. Hot bike, enjoy! Stay safe.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
They are all tubeless. Why woukd he put tubes in? Check out grove street bicycles in jersey city. Free lifetime basic service if you buy the bike from them
@tadejlukovnjak25165 жыл бұрын
hey! great bike! could you tell me the name of the rear light, please?
Did you use carbon assembly paste for the assembly of the handlebar and the seat post?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Yes, always
@shakazulu14833 жыл бұрын
Sir, does the size fit you well ? I have an opportunity to get one of the same size and I'm 6 feet tall.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Yes, at 6 foot it should fit you
@shakazulu14833 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony thanks for the feedback and I must say, you have one of the best looking bikes on KZbin. Absolutely love the matte gray color on your bike. Thanks for sharing it with us.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
@@shakazulu1483 you're welcome. Thank you for watching. Btw, that bike is for sale.
@shakazulu14833 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony how do i get in touch ? I'm interested.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
@@shakazulu1483 blkbelttony@yahoo.com
@steveneeckhout30555 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the video. I am 1m72, would you recommend a small or medium?
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Best to use this or stop in a giant dealership and try one out. Hope this helps. www.giant-bicycles.com/us/defy-advanced-pro-2-2020
@edalbagem5 жыл бұрын
Im 1m75 and ride a medium.
@mantelles5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bro, Awesome bike, close to getting one. Very well done vid, and I have seen this color Defy in person, and it is beautiful. How do like a bike with disc brakes? Thanks for posting.
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I have to say .. I love disk brakes now. True they must be kept clean and you can glaze them from overheating, but that's pretty rare. Plus a little sandpaper will fix that in minutes. I'm sure you will love your defy. I know I do. Check out my other videos. I did a updated review a few weeks ago.feel free to follow me. I'll keep posting videos of all my bikes
@poltergeistducs29482 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy spacers for the build??
@blkbelttony2 жыл бұрын
This was a factory stock build. Spacers came with the bike
@poltergeistducs29482 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony that kind of spaces are hard to find.
@blkbelttony2 жыл бұрын
Ask local giant dealers if they have any from customers that cut down sterling tubes
@rootofthevineurbangardens18234 жыл бұрын
Thank for this video
@westcoastflaneur5 жыл бұрын
How long did you own your old TCR brother? I have the Giant TCR myself and have been looking to upgrade and treat myself on longer 50+ mile rides. what a sweet, sweet bike it is. And if you don't mind sharing, how much did it cost you out the door
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
I was on a tcr for almost 3 years. Great bike. I wont rule out ever buying another as a second road bike. This Defy retails for $3900 plus tax.
@linkinsahan4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I'm from Turkey and due to the value of the currency here, i have to pay around 15-16k compared to where you live. I wake up with Defy 2 videos and then sleep watching again and again but seems like i won't be able to afford it for a long while so i'll just make do with the videos for more time in the future. I wish i lived there. Have fun with Defy ! ✌🏽
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you liked my video. Hopefully some day you can get one
@vishalpattani22004 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, the Giant store here in the UK has a shop floor model of this bike which they are happy to sell me at a 20% discount. Its a size medium. I'm 5 foot 10.5 inches tall. The guy in the shop insists that the medium will be ok for me and I'm keen not to lose the discount. What's your view on this? Will a medium be ok for my height? Thanks.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Your height is ok for a medium. But its your foot size i would look into. Im 5"11"" and m/l is fine. I would put 100mm stem on my bike if I had one. That said. I would fit a medium as well but I am a size 12u s. 46 eur shoe size and my toes hit the front wheel at slow speed turning. Have him mount your pedals and wear riding shoes and give it a try.
@vishalpattani22004 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony many thanks for your advice.
@jklsasha4 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony Hi Tony, I’m in a similar predicament here. I’m 5 foot 10.5inches with a 32.5in inside leg measurement, however my local dealer only has the size Medium left. Shoe size 10US. Unfortunately, the shops are closed for testing due to lockdown. Any advice if medium will be a good endurance/upright fit?
@waldemarwegrowski40233 жыл бұрын
@@jklsasha👍
@johnmarchetto80974 жыл бұрын
I just bought the same bike M/L as well. 1st ride today. Rides like a dream. One issue I had is it feels like the rubber spacers bind the steering or is it the way the cables route? Have you or anyone experienced this?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
It only feels that way when not riding. Once rolling you never notice it. But I use a thin grease on the spacers to keep them from binding
@rlmurillo4 жыл бұрын
Great review! How deep are those carbon wheels?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
58c front 62c rear. Thanks for watching
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, these are the stock wheels . They are 30c from the factory. In my other video I upgraded to Reynolds AR58/62X wheels
@rlmurillo4 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony I Did watch the other video with the upgraded Reynolds, great bike, i am on the market for a new endurance bike and your videos helped me look at the Defy better than a pic on the Giant website.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I'm glad I can help. I'm sure you will really love this bike if that's what you buy. Let me know what you decide.
@balletstessy22302 жыл бұрын
bonjour ce sont des entretoises OD1 ou OD2 ?
@blkbelttony2 жыл бұрын
Od2
@thenandoc4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if it is possible to lower the handlebar?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Yes, stem can drop or slam
@shem444 жыл бұрын
How do you adjust the stem length and angle? It seems fixed compared to the usual stem where you can swap out easily.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Its the same. You can either buy a new stem from giant ina different size or go with an aftermarket but you won't have the covers.
@shem444 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony If I go with aftermarket will I lose the D fuse benefit?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
No, use the same bars
@MrEagan19753 жыл бұрын
Where is this bike shop located
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Grove Street Bicycles 172 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 451-2453 maps.app.goo.gl/RyGtE4wdsYx6ABCR6
@Uracas20124 жыл бұрын
Help guys, I want to get one but I'm undecided between a ML and a L. I'm 5'10 1/2 but prefer a L mountain bike... any thoughts/advice?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Med/large is your size. The defy actually feels larger than other giants. Fyi I run large frames on all my giant mountain bikes . I am 5'11 1/2". I'm sure if you test rode both you would feel better on m/l
@Uracas20124 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony thank you! Exacty what I needed to hear
@soulmatic094 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'0" and bought a L, but after riding for awhile I should have gotten the M/L. If you're 5'10", definitely go with the M/L.
@xtractify4 жыл бұрын
@@soulmatic09 I'm looking at buying one, I'm 6ft 1 and not sure between the ML or the L. Any idea?
@biendemesa32534 жыл бұрын
Hi kindly tell me what the model name of computer mount. Thanks
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Factory giant mount that comes with the bike
@biendemesa32534 жыл бұрын
twowheeltony kindly send me a link I want to buy it. Thanks
Go to giants website. Gear, computers and you will find it there
@davidfinn98283 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike and all i have hered about them has been great reviews , but that stem is a mess
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
It's not as bad as you might think. I put a little grease between the rubber and never have any issues. Thanks for watching
@tcat6004 жыл бұрын
nice colour
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mthrizzle7074 жыл бұрын
2021 Defy pro? Or 2021 TCR pro?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
For who? Me or you? What type of riding do you do? Are you a sprinter, or like to stay seated fir longer rides? Both bikes are great. Only you can decide. I just give my own opinions based on how I ride. Let me know what you choose
@mthrizzle7074 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony for me and i tend to do both types of riding, i just want a solid bike for both comfort and speed, but both bikes i heard are comfortable. I just wanted an opinion on what would be best since you’ve owned both!
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
@@mthrizzle707 being i still own a 2020 defy and the new 21 tcr I'd pick the tcr. But thats me. True it is very comfortable for a race bike. You definitely need to look at both bikes and ride them before you decide. I can only tell you based on my experience with both in relevance to what's comfortable to me. But this might help too. If you buy a disk brake version tcr you can mount up to 32c tires on it. That would make it an entirely different bike. But on the other hand,, the defy can go bigger 35c and become a gravel bike.
@markmarshall15004 жыл бұрын
Thats a Mdeium Large ML how tall are you and how far out was the seat tube?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
I'm just about 5'11"" and the seat is locked in at 58mm
@龍偉輝5 жыл бұрын
Why Giant design the back of seatpost flat? Thx
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
It's called the " D-fuse" design. The flat part allows it to flex back to help absorb small bumps and vibrations
@ChiccoMusic123 жыл бұрын
Can you do some gravel with this bike?
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Go into my my video list. There is a video of same defy on 28c tires doing gravel
@ChiccoMusic123 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony nice to see that, but do you feel it would be safe to do so every time you go out for a ride? is there any risk to break the wheels in the long term?
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
@@ChiccoMusic12 I would not. I also have the revolt gravel bike. If I had to choose between them both I'd go revolt all day long fir versatility. It's not as sleek looking as a defy, but safer for gravel and you can always do road with it
@ChiccoMusic123 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony thank you. I thought the defy was good enough for gravel riding with those 32 tires. Maybe it's not. The revolt is slower on tarmac i guess.
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
@@ChiccoMusic12 not like you think. Some of my best strava times are on my revolt.in fact I took a few koms on asphalt with that bike. Test them both out if you can.either bike is a great bike.
@danilodelizia5 жыл бұрын
Have you used it to do some gravel route? If yes what does it feels?
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
I personally only used it one time over a gravel farm road. It felt just fine. I also have a revolt advanced gravel bike so I wouldn't normally take the defy out for that, but that being said. Check out my other videos. My hood friend has a 2019 defy with 28c tires and used it for a gravel day. Since then he has picked up a spare set of wheels with 32c knobby tires .
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6cnKxvq9uhq5I
@林瑋庭-g3y5 жыл бұрын
I have this,too
@林瑋庭-g3y5 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@yesti544 жыл бұрын
4:38 New York ?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@geromemanicia38094 жыл бұрын
Yup thats Jersey City I know these backgrounds
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Sure is
@stianrekdal8374 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony Hey... Can you tell me your height and what your stride length is? ( i hope thats the right word) I would appreciate if you could give it in cm. 😊 The reason i'm asking is because i want a Defy, but not quite sure what size i should buy. I'm 185 cm tall and my stride lenght is 89 cm.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
I am 5'11"" with a 31" inseam. You should go to a giant retailer and let them size you.
@virgopaul14 жыл бұрын
Which TCR did you have?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
2018 tcr advanced pro. Rim brake and ultegra
@virgopaul14 жыл бұрын
Thanks I just ordered my defy pro
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Still no complaints with mine. Just keep the rubber spacers under the stem lubed up. I use a drop of thin oil or white grease. Keeps them from sticking and will keep them lasting longer
@virgopaul14 жыл бұрын
Bike of the year for endurance 2020
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
No surprise there. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
@moto-rambler4 жыл бұрын
Does the 18.03 weight you mentioned include the pedals?
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Yes. As the bike sits.
@lparede4 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony, I bought one five data ago. Awesome bike! I bought a size M, but it weights 18.70 lb... I can't explain the Diference... :/
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Difference in scales?
@henryponiovasquez5 жыл бұрын
Hi how many kgs it is?
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
8.17
@henryponiovasquez5 жыл бұрын
twowheeltony is that with pedals?
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Yes, with ultegra pedals
@Numeriwar4 жыл бұрын
They finally ditched that stupid stem for 2021 models
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Giant this year has made the bikes easier to work on and travel with. The average defy owner wasn't looking for marginal gains over complications
@mit19783 жыл бұрын
Weight?
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
About 18lbs
@nrth65863 жыл бұрын
What size?
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
Medium/large
@nrth65863 жыл бұрын
@@blkbelttony thnx
@steveyc75963 жыл бұрын
If you ever want to sell this bike I’m your man
@blkbelttony3 жыл бұрын
It's up for sale with the Reynolds wheels.
@DirectorLJ4 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony. Totally anal-retentive question. Those bar end plugs. Are they stock? or if not, what are they? The ones that come on my Defy Advanced 2 are chintzy, ha! These look better. I know, dude, too much free time! Cheers.
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
Good eye. Yes, I changed mine. I never use push in style plugs. They always fall out. These are made by all city. But there are so many brands that make these. The easiest ones to find are supercaz. If you are going to replace your bar with tape it will come with them, if not you can just order ends in many colors. These work like a concrete anchor. Tighten the screw and it expands inside the bar to secure.
@BikeLife1544 жыл бұрын
It’s a nice bike like many other giant bikes, but the one thing they all have in common is the weight! So much weight for so much money! They ain’t worth it!
@blkbelttony4 жыл бұрын
This is actually an endurance bike. Giant wasn't looking to make the lightest bike possible. They wanted it to feel solid and ride smooth. My tcr of the same size came in at 16.3 lbs. I could have dropped another pound with lighter parts
@BikeLife1544 жыл бұрын
twowheeltony I know it’s an endurance bike. I’m looking to sell my Cannondale Caad12 and buy a Giant TCR, but they’re all heavier than my 4yr old rim brake aluminum bike. Discs aren’t worth the extra weight especially when you pay thousands of dollars for a whole load of extra weight. Even the rim brake versions are similar in weight to what I already have, so I think I’ll stick with what I have.
@charliefarzbarns5 жыл бұрын
old man bike :D
@blkbelttony5 жыл бұрын
Hardly an old man's bike. Just a better option for certain roads