Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This smooth-riding endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides on all types of roads.

Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is engineered with tube shapes that are optimised to absorb road shocks and vibrations. Even with its smooth ride quality, it still delivers a lightweight, stiff and lively feel when you’re climbing, accelerating and cornering. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it an efficient, high-performance ride quality that helps you push new limits of endurance. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road. A tubeless Giant WheelSystem and tyres boost speed and efficiency with a reduced risk of flats. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm thru-axles.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Engineered compliance

Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smoother ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system works seamlessly with the frame to absorb road shocks and vibrations.

Total control

Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.

Versatility

Endurance road geometry, added tyre clearance (up to 35mm) and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged backroads and mountain passes. The bike is also fully equipped to accommodate mudguards with mounts on the front drop outs, the back of fork crown, rear drop outs, back of seat tube and with a bolt in seat stay bridge.

Specs

• Sizes

  S, M, ML, L, XL

• Colours

  Gloss Charcoal

• Frame

  Advanced-Grade Composite, disc. Compatible with fenders

• Fork

  Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

• Shock

  N/A

• Handlebar

  Giant Contact SL D-Fuse

• Stem

  Giant Contact

• Seatpost

  Giant D-Fuse, composite

• Saddle

  Giant Approach

• Pedals

  N/A

• Shifters

  Shimano Tiagra

• Front Derailleur

  Shimano Tiagra

• Rear Derailleur

  Shimano Tiagra

• Brakes

  Shimano Tiagra hydraulic

• Brake Levers

  Shimano Tiagra

• Cassette

  Shimano Tiagra, 11x34

• Chain

  KMC X10-1

• Crankset

  Shimano Tiagra, 34/50

• Bottom Bracket

  Shimano, press fit

• Rims

  Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

• Hubs

  Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

• Spokes

  Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

• Tyres

  Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding (max tyre width possible: 35mm)

• Extras

  tubeless prepared

• Weight

  Approx 9kg (Medium)