2010+ Giant Defy Sizing

[Jaaaaaamie]

One of these has popped onto my radar in my search for a entry level road bike, which currently has mostly focused on the Spesh Allez. I notice they have different sizing practice to most makes and wondered what people are riding.

I am thinking I could get away with a M at 5'7 / 32" inside leg, and planning on trying one out before the weekend, but figured I would ask those who have them first 8)


Only prob might be I am the wrong proportioned 5'7 to fit on the chart Giant have, as I have long legs rather than long torso.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/technology/compactroad/45/
.....next up there will probably be a thread regarding Boardmans

 

[Monsieur Remings]

I have a Defy 3 from 2009, am 5'10 and have inside leg of around 80 cm (31.5inches) and I am on Medium. There will be a local dealer somewhere, try for size on any Defy; the model I tried was the advanced but I believe the sizes are the same.

 

[2Loose]

I am 5'9 and have a medium, but could have got a small....I think a small would likely fit you better because the M has quite a stretch to the hoods.

Only real way to tell is to give it a go, but do be aware of the length issue, raising a seat is easier, making the 'cockpit' shorter means extra bits.

 

[Jaaaaaamie]

Well headed down to the Giant Store in Rutland today and after trying a small and a medium they advised a medium. Had a short ride on the carbon fibre version and seemed ok. The small seemed a bit squished and with the bars just tipped back slightly the medium seemed ok.

I guess I will grow into the position as well, as still feels weird after the hardtail.

 

[teletext45]

im 5ft6 and ive got small and its just right.

the giant sizings are really odd!!

 

[colinr]

If the Defy sizing is anything like the 2008 Bowery, you'll want Small otherwise you'll be stretched out quite a bit. Try both and see would be the ideal option.

 

[Jaaaaaamie]

Just had a quick squizz at the '08 Bowery geo and it looks like it has a longer T/T than the Defy.

As mentioned above, have tried both and seemed to go with the m. I am now of course doubting myself and thinking I might have to haul my ass back to the shop for another round of testing