In 2015, Giant revamped its performance Defy and women’s Liv Avail range, adding disc brakes to many of the carbon models. Prior to that, the Taiwanese behemoth had tweaked its entry-level alloy range with a frame that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in aluminium. For 2016, the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer steps forward again, trickling down the disc brakes of the upper-tier models and merging them with the alloy frame that takes multiple design cues from the carbon models.
It’s clear that not all road riders are sold on disc brakes yet. But there’s little denying the benefits provided by the increased braking control – regardless of the weather.
- Highs: Price, quality frame, assured handling, highly functional and durable spec
- Lows: More rattle than its carbon counterparts, proprietary seatpost, a little portly at the wheels
- Buy if: You’re on a budget, but not willing to skimp on durability or ride confidence.
Built to best fit the newer or less out-and-out performance-focused rider, the Defy range is pitched as an ‘endurance’ bike. Put simply, this means the fit of the bike is more upright and the handling more relaxed compared with traditional race machines.
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For most people who see cycling as a hobby or a means to fitness, the endurance category has become the standard – enabling a more comfortable position for the majority of people who spend more hours of the week at a desk than at any other activity.
Giant's Compact Road means the frame sizing must be measured differently from more traditional frames, but a choice of six sizes should keep the majority comfortable
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