Giant Defy 3

Giant has come up with an affordable road bike, the Defy 3, for beginners. What makes the Defy 3 different from the Defy 1 and 2 is its 52/42/30 triple ring instead of a compact crank. However, performance-oriented cyclists will still find the Defy 3 suitable with its wide range of gears and its eight-speed Shimano rear derailleur.

A tapered fork steerer and large bottom-bracket shell allow for bigger tubes all around and a stiffer, more responsive ride. Road vibrations are dampened by the carbon-composite fork with the aluminum steerer. The Defy 3 rides like the Defy Advanced and Defy Alliance, higher-up race-oriented bikes, but with the shorter top tube and geometry provides more comfort and upright ride. The Defy 3 comes in charcoal/silver black and black/silver/white.