Giant 2019 new models
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Giant 2019 new models
Postby Bennoz » Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:15 am
Seems there has been an embargo on the new models, and they arent ready to release any info yet.
but ive managed to come across a twitter post that shows the new Defy and Propel models https://twitter.com/bond00_what/status/ ... 7932633088
with a link to a website that goesn into details about both (Note: defy one has already been taken down, heres the propel: http://www.qicycling.cn/13768.html)
just looking at the pics for the defy:
- looks to be the top model with uDi2. similar stealth/blank paintwork
- Defy gets the aero head tube and cable free setup
- same SLR carbon wheels. could be 28mm tires ? hard to tell. seems to be more clearance between wheels and frame for larger rubber
- may come with giants own powermeter called Power Pro
- same thru axle, disc brakes, compact gearing, dfuse D-shape seatpost
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby biker jk » Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:53 am
I agree it's a Defy Advanced Pro but the SL is the top model unless Giant have dropped that model for the 2019 Defy.
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Bennoz » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:25 am
Ive been hanging for news of the new defy's but dealers have been tight lipped - apparently news will be forthcoming in a week or two
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby gsxrboy » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:32 am
Cyclingtips has the first ride of the top end (for now at least) Defy Advanced 0 c/w Giants own d/s powermeter.
https://cyclingtips.com/2018/07/2019-gi ... ro-review/
Other models colours (or lack of since everything is craptastic black again) shown at the bottom.
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Bennoz » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:29 am
https://www.bikeradar.com/au/road/gear/ ... iew-52154/
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Duck! » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:43 pm
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby biker jk » Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:21 pm
Hopefully the SL version is coming as the Advanced Pro 0 is underwhelming. Why move to 52-36 chainrings when the TCR has those but the Defy is the Endurance bike. 50-34 and 11-32 on the old Defy was fine. 140mm rotor on the front is undersized.Duck! wrote:The wraps got let off the Defy today. There are still a couple of things I'm not allowed to tell you about yet....
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby dmwill » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:54 pm
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Duck! » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:08 pm
The Defy also comes with the 34T cassette, which paired with the mid-compact rings gives a superior gear spread to full compact with 32.biker jk wrote:Hopefully the SL version is coming as the Advanced Pro 0 is underwhelming. Why move to 52-36 chainrings when the TCR has those but the Defy is the Endurance bike. 50-34 and 11-32 on the old Defy was fine. 140mm rotor on the front is undersized.Duck! wrote:The wraps got let off the Defy today. There are still a couple of things I'm not allowed to tell you about yet....
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby fergy1987 » Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:12 am
Cannot understand how there is a different of $1000 in price just for what appears to only be Carbon frame as a difference as well as the D-Fuse handlebar
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby andrewjcw » Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:31 am
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Bennoz » Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:03 am
Fergy - i was in the same boat. Had a 2016 defy (aloy frame), which was the same specs as the contend after they split the model in 2017.fergy1987 wrote:After not being too keen on the new Contend 1 Disc colour scheme, I thought maybe to have a look at the Defy Advanced 2
Cannot understand how there is a different of $1000 in price just for what appears to only be Carbon frame as a difference as well as the D-Fuse handlebar
was looking at the defy adv 2 but didnt like the lime green color and its the same bike with just a carbon frame.
So, i was holding off buying until i see the details of the new models. Dealer rang me on Sunday with some specs and i purchased a 2018 Defy Advanced Pro 1 on the spot. nearly $1500 cheaper than the new model for almost the exact same bike
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby biker jk » Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:28 am
Strange but the Bikeradar review lists 52-36 chainrings as does the Giant US site but the Giant Australia site says 50-34 as does the CyclingTips review.Duck! wrote:The Defy also comes with the 34T cassette, which paired with the mid-compact rings gives a superior gear spread to full compact with 32.biker jk wrote:Hopefully the SL version is coming as the Advanced Pro 0 is underwhelming. Why move to 52-36 chainrings when the TCR has those but the Defy is the Endurance bike. 50-34 and 11-32 on the old Defy was fine. 140mm rotor on the front is undersized.Duck! wrote:The wraps got let off the Defy today. There are still a couple of things I'm not allowed to tell you about yet....
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby JohnAng » Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:47 pm
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Rorschach » Mon Aug 06, 2018 3:25 pm
Seems a big jump from the $3k Advanced 2 to the $5k Advanced Pro 1.
Was looking at upgrading at the end of the year and will likely be a Cannondale or Spesh, unless the TCRs fit better.
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby gsxrboy » Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:57 am
Edit - 3 Carbon, 2 ally, availability varies by region. The green Pro 29.1 looks great (solid colours across the range bar a splash on the top tube).
Apparently lotsa of 27.5 propaganda has been removed from their website(s) and yt channel(s).
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby fergy1987 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:53 pm
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Duck! » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:15 pm
Four models in the Aus lineup, two each aluminium and carbon. Not that I'm in the market for one, but like many potential customers I'm a little bit peeved that there are no Shimano drivetrain offerings.gsxrboy wrote:Trance 29er announced (115mm rear, 130mm front).
Edit - 3 Carbon, 2 ally, availability varies by region. The green Pro 29.1 looks great (solid colours across the range bar a splash on the top tube).
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby gsxrboy » Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:01 am
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/bikes ... anced-2019
Looks quite promising, I've been eying off a Norco (pref 1x though), Trek (not 650b compat) and Bombtrack (can't do the black though) and this is right up there. Pity the orange isn't the 1x version.
Need a little more info on the weight limits for the rack (and how it mounts) and what mountings are available for the front, if any, it's not terribly clear.
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby cyclotaur » Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:32 pm
Are they Giant branded but made by Shimano or someone else ? Or are they actually made by Giant ? Or are they just the regular 105 hydraulic calipers ?
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby piledhigher » Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:20 pm
Is there any chance of getting a frame only? I really want an orange one but would be looking at a different build than the standard.Duck! wrote:I'm not totally certain, but I believe the Giant-branded calipers are Tektro/TRP (TRP is a division of Tektro), or at least developed in conjunction with them.
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby Duck! » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:33 pm
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Re: Giant 2019 new models
Postby piledhigher » Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:50 pm
But I want to Revolt in orange and I dont want to sell the mixed bag components <stomps feet>Duck! wrote:TCR and Propel Advanced SL are available as framesets. If you want a Defy or lower-level TCR/Propel you'll have to buy a whole bike & flog off what you don't want.
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