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Giant Defy Advanced 2

Giant Defy Advanced 2
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CHOOSE THE LONGER ROUTE. CLIMB HIGHER MOUNTAINS. THIS SMOOTH-RIDING ENDURANCE ROAD BIKE IS MADE FOR LONG-DISTANCE RIDES ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Engineered compliance
Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, giving you a smooth ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar 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 tire clearance (up to 35mm) and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged mountain passes.

HIGHLIGHTS

Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is 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 tires 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.

ADVANCED COMPOSITE
High-performance grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.

COMPACT ROAD DESIGN
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward-sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.

OVERDRIVE
Giant's proven oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system's oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.

D-FUSE TECHNOLOGY
Proprietary D-shaped composite seatpost and handlebar work together to dampen vibrations and absorb road shock, resulting in a smoother, more compliant ride quality.

POWERCORE
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86mm wide bottom-bracket design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the drive-side and stability on the non-drive-side.

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Frame/handlebar/stem feature unique cable porting for sleek, non-cluttered appearance and performance.

DISC-BRAKE INTEGRATION
The frame and fork are engineered specifically for flat-mount disc brakes, including front and rear 12mm thru-axles for reliable braking performance in all weather and road conditions.

GIANT WHEEL SYSTEM
Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless-ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control, and comfort.

TUBELESS SYSTEM
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant's Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.

RIDESENSE READY
This frame comes prepared to accept the Giant RideSense sensor and accompanying hardware.

Geometry

Sizes:
X-SmallSmallMediumMedium/
Large
LargeX-Large
A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) 16.1 17.5 18.9 20.3 21.1 22.2
B SEAT TUBE ANGLE 74.5° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0° 72.5°
C TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) 20.3 20.9 21.5 22 22.6 23.4
D HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) 4.7 5.5 6.3 7.3 8.1 8.9
E HEAD TUBE ANGLE 70.5° 71.8° 72.5° 72.5° 72.5° 72.5°
F FORK RAKE (inch) 2 2 2 2 2 2
G TRAIL (inch) 2.8 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
H WHEELBASE (inch) 39.2 39.2 39.3 39.8 40.4 40.9
I CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5
J BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) 3 3 3 2.8 2.8 2.8
K STACK (inch) 20.6 21.5 22.3 23.1 23.8 24.6
L REACH (inch) 14.6 14.7 14.8 15 15.4 15.7
M STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) 28.8 29.9 30.9 32.1 32.9 33.7
N HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) 15.7 15.7 16.5 16.5 17.3 17.3
O STEM LENGTH (inch) 3.1 3.5 3.9 3.9 4.3 4.3
P CRANK LENGTH (inch) 6.7 6.7 6.8 6.8 6.9 6.9
Q WHEEL SIZE 700C 700C 700C 700C 700C 700C
Sizes:
X-Small5'2"-5'7"
Small 5'5"-5'9"
Medium 5'7"-5'11"
Medium/Large 5'10"-6'2"
Large 6'0"-6'4"
X-Large 6'2"-6'6"

Specs

Frame Advanced-Grade Composite, disc
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Rims Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Tires Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Bottom Bracket Shimano, press fit
Crankset Shimano FC-R510, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Shifters Shimano 105
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano 105, 11x34
Chain KMC X11EL-1
Brakes Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Handlebars Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Tape/Grips Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle Giant Approach
Pedals Sold separately
Accessories & Extras Tubeless prepared, 35mm max tire size

* Subject to change without notice.

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