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2012 Giant

Defy Advanced SL 0

A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,900
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
Defy Advanced SL 0
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Defy Advanced SL 0

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'2", size 57 (L), Just right
  • 5'11", size LG, Too large
Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Giant Defy Advanced SL 2

Aug 2013 · Kenny Pryde

Giant Defy Advanced SL 2 test by Kenny Pryde

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Good finishing kit

Lows
  • Not much

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Giant Defy 3

Aug 2012 · R BA

An endurance bike that performs for the budget conscious

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Composite / Gloss Silver

Fork

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

Shock

N / A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails

Seatpost

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Tires

Giant P-SLR1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

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