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Giant
2012 Defy Advanced SL Rabobank
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Defy Advanced SL is the new flagship series of Giant’sOn-Road/Performance Segment.
• All-new OverDrive 2 headtube system for additional steering stiffness and control
• MegaDrive downtube to tie together the massive headtube and bottom bracket
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Integrated seatpost, highly aerodynamic and custom tuned for the most comfortable ride
• Built-in RideSense ANT+ compatible wireless computer sensor
• Ultra high-performance Advanced SL-grade Torayca T-800 composite frame material
Each model in the Defy Advanced SL series features:
• A taller headtube for more upright positioning*
• Shorter toptube for more upright cockpit positioning*
• 0.5 degree more relaxed head angle* for more confident cornering and descending
• Longer wheelbase for additional comfort and control*
*compared to TCR Advanced, most sizes
Specifications
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L |
| Colours | Rabobank Team Edition |
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost |
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer |
| Shock | N / A |
| Handlebar | PRO Vibe Composite, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, OverDrive 2 |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails |
| Pedals | N / A |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28T, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace Compact, 50/34T |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit |
| Rims | Shimano Dura-Ace C24 carbon clincher, 24mm |
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Spokes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Tires | Vittoria Open Corsa Evo slick, 700x23c, Folding |
| Extras | RideSense, 2 ISP Clamps Provided: Regular 20mm & XL 45mm |
Geometry
| Size | Head Angle | Seat Angle | Toptube | Headtube | Chainstay | Wheelbase | Standover Height |
| Centimeters | Degrees | Degrees | Centimeters | Centimeters | Centimeters | Centimeters | Inches |
| XS/43.0 | 71.0 | 74.0 | 51.5 | 12.5 | 42.0 | 98.3 | 29.0 |
| S/46.5 | 72.0 | 74.0 | 53.0 | 14.5 | 42.0 | 99.0 | 29.7 |
| M/50.0 | 72.5 | 73.5 | 54.5 | 16.5 | 42.0 | 99.5 | 30.6 |
| M/L/53.5 | 72.5 | 73.0 | 56.0 | 18.5 | 42.0 | 100.7 | 31.1 |
| L/55.5 | 72.5 | 73.0 | 57.5 | 20.5 | 42.0 | 102.2 | 32 |