2023 Defender Variant Base XL
Build
700C/29 in × 42 mm
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of all-road/gravel bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Defender Variant
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 596mm |
| Reach | 400mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.49:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Unknown | 510mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Unknown | 577mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 11.1deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 72deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 429.3mm |
| Front-Center | 628mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 623.7mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 50mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 400mm |
| Trail | 62.1mm mid/neutral |
| Mechanical Trail | 59.1mm |
| Wheel Flop | 18.3mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 105mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 113mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 42mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 706mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1759mm |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.defenderbikes.com/variant