Across seven continents and fifty-odd countries, underneath thirty-two of the world's brightest professional cyclists, in over ten thousand retail outlets, and throughout the streets of the world's most populous nations, you'll find bicycles designed and built by Giant, 'The Global Bicycle Company'.

For nearly three decades, Giant has devoted itself to the growth of both cycling and cycling culture. Giant has actively participated in the development of cycling, from that of simple transportation to its current popularity as a recreational and sport activity. Giant believes the bicycle brings quality to life, and it takes personal responsibility for improving the cycling experience. The ability to bring new and healthier lifestyles to customers around the globe makes Giant proud.

The Giant name is synonymous with technological innovation and the state-of-the-art throughout the global bicycle industry. It represents a dedication to proving the best quality and most innovative bicycles to its customers. Behind the Giant name is a unique Global Giant, Local Touch and Total Best Value approach in designing, manufacturing and selling bicycles, and a commitment to not only recreational and competitive cycling, but also the bicycle industry and the environment. Not Satisfied with being the world's most widely known bicycle brand, Giant is in constant pursuit of its vision of becoming 'The Best Bicycle Company in the World'.

Giant Carbon Fiber Road Bike Reviews:

"Light, stiff and nimble. All power goes to the pedals"
  - From Road Bike Review

"Note that the Year dropdown didn't have 2009.

Due to old age pains, I needed a plusher ride for centuries. Plus my Y2K Trek 5200 was starting to show it's age with over 40K miles on it. I compared the Specialized Roubiax lineup against the Giant Defy Advanced and settled on the Giant.

I'm really impress with the stifness of the frame. When all 210 lbs of me gets out of the saddle to storm a hill, it seems that all the power is going to the rear wheel. My old Trek had a 1" steerer tube and a conventional sealed bottom bracket with not much carbon fiber around the BB. I could feel the flex. The Giant has a 1 1/8" upper bearing and 1 1/4" lower bearing steerer and an external bearing BB with a lot of beefiness around it.

Even though the frame is stiffer, it handles bumps better than my old Trek which is a pretty smooth ride itself."
  - From Road Bike Review