Change handle bar Giant Defy 4

hannon565

I've had Defy 4 for few weeks and been out on it a bit but can't get use to the drop handle bars at all. Just wondering is there any problems with changing them to straight handle bars much like the ones on the Giant Rapid bikes.

I know will have to change the stem, brakes and gear shifter as well.

There are some geometry difference between the bikes but are very small 2cm at max. Links below are links to the bikes themselves on the Giant site

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/defy.4.triple/9317/49825/

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/rapid.4/9318/49831/

Thanks alot

Squidgy Black

There shouldn't be any problem once you have the right parts.

I would look at seeing if anyone wanted to swap the gear set from their flat bar Giant for your drop set up, as it's something that is often requested on here and in shops.

That way it'd be a minimal cost for you.