Torpado T540 Brave Soul

Top-level road performance, right within your reach. It's light, it's efficient and it's smooth as silk.

Built with many of the same design philosophies as bikes ridden by Giant pros, TCR Composite delivers sharp handling and snappy acceleration with just enough compliance for racing and long training days. The PowerCore bottom bracket area and asymmetrical chainstays produce maximum pedalling efficiency. The OverDrive steerer tube technology, which features a tapered, oversized design, adds front-end stiffness and steering precision. The frame is RideSense ready, for use with Giant’s ANT+ wireless data transmitter.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Composite/Blue (Matt/Gloss)
Frame: Giant Composite Technology
Fork: Composite-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Vector Composite
Saddle: Giant Performance Road Men's, Manganese rail
Pedals: n/a

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra, 11s
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Brakes: Shimano BR-R561
Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11-28, 11s
Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 11s
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-R2
Hubs: Giant Sealed Bearings, front 24h / rear 28h
Spokes: Double Butted Stainless
Tires: Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700×23

Best-in-class aerodynamics plus sharp yet stable handling on the road. You get it all with Propel Advanced. Engineered with AeroSystem Shaping Technology and Advanced grade composite, this race ready rocket ship delivers lightweight performance and a stiff chassis for sprinting. The Vector seatpost offers wide ranging adjustability with minimal drag. An OverDrive steerer tube and PowerCore bottom bracket help improve its sharp handling and pedalling efficiency—the perfect combo when you’re at the front of the pack.

FRAME
Sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL
Colours: Carbonblack-Raceorange/Silver
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Hybrid OverDrive Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Contact
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Vector Composite
Saddle: Giant Performance Road
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 22 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Brakes: Giant SpeedControl
Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11×28
Chain: KMC X11L
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 36/52
Bottom Bracket: Shimano PressFit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-A2 Aero
Hubs: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing
Spokes: Sapim Race
Tyres: Giant P-SL1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23mm, Folding

OTHER
Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.

Giant Defy: aluminium road bike engineering at its very best. Light, lively and perfectly balanced between performance and comfort.

2013 Giant Defy is the best road bike in countless magazine tests. Brought to you by the world’s leading aluminium frame engineers, Defy redefines the performance possibilities of an entry-level road bike. Made from premium lightweight aluminium tubes and produced in Giant’s own tubing facility, it climbs, corners and sprints better than bikes costing thousands more. Featuring the same endurance geometry as Cycling Plus Bike of The Year Giant Defy Advanced.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colours: Black/White/Silver
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Sport
Stem: Giant Sport – 31.8
Seatpost: Giant Sport
Saddle: Giant Defy saddle
Pedals: Wellgo w/ toe clip

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Sora
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora (Triple)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora (long cage)
Brakes: Shimano Sora
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Cassette: Shimano HG50 – 12×27, 9s
Chain: KMC X9.73
Crankset: FSA Tempo Compact – 50×34
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-7420ST

WHEELS
Rims: Giant S-R2
Hubs: Giant 24/28h
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires: Giant S-R4, 700x25c