Giant Defy sizing?

[bpsmith]

Looks like a tidy buy @Jackswan. Has to be 105 Carbon pedals.

 

[Cyclist33]

Nice one you got the quintessential defy 1 of that era,

 

[Cyclist33]

Now it is the time for the Show off your Giant thread in the photos forum.

 

[Tojo]

FU*k knows now, it seems every manufacturer has different sizing now, I knew what size of frame I needed years ago as I was measured up for one, and made for me and I still fit on it but now...who knows, I still go on seat tube length as its a good start, if you cannot get a reasonable range of adjustment on the seat post either way your on a looser straight away, reach and drop can be adjusted, but if the reach of your leg is the deciding factor, then we have got to get a frame size that gives an either way adjustment.
Yes, larger-taller, people can get away with smaller frames and longer seat posts, but the shorter of us of the Homo-sapiens have a lesser range, and the cocked up sizing between manufacturers does not help at all........

 

[helston90]

Will give me plenty of time to decide on some pedals for it.

And sexier bottle cage and a cycle computer and oh dear the list goes on.
Nice looking bike, looks immaculate.

 

[nappadang]

I have a composite 2 Medium. I'm 5ft 10 with an inside leg of 32".
I tried a medium and a medium /large. Either would have done but I went for medium because I preferred the ride position with seat slightly higher. Obviously, you need to try before you buy.

 

[themosquitoking]

View attachment 87270 Finally got a Giant Defy 1 in a large size. Not the red and black one, that deal fell through.
Managed to pick up a 2013 model in white with red and black trim. Never used by the previous owner, so it is in immaculate condition.
Will have to wait a few more weeks before I can attempt to ride it, due to a rib and wrists injury from a few weeks ago.
Will give me plenty of time to decide on some pedals for it.

I've got one of these and i still think it's the prettiest bike i've seen.

 

[mrbikerboy73]

View attachment 87270 Finally got a Giant Defy 1 in a large size. Not the red and black one, that deal fell through.
Managed to pick up a 2013 model in white with red and black trim. Never used by the previous owner, so it is in immaculate condition.
Will have to wait a few more weeks before I can attempt to ride it, due to a rib and wrists injury from a few weeks ago.
Will give me plenty of time to decide on some pedals for it.

I've got one too and it's a cracking bike. Enjoy

 

[SteCenturion]

I've got one of these and i still think it's the prettiest bike i've seen.

You haven't seen my Sintesi then

 

[themosquitoking]

You haven't seen my Sintesi then

I bet it looks like the back end of a bus.