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Defy Advanced 1
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,650| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Giant Defy is celebrated as a versatile endurance bike that combines comfort with performance, offering a smooth ride quality that rivals more expensive carbon bikes. Its lightweight frame, efficient power transfer, and comfortable geometry make it suitable for long rides, while the D-Fuse seatpost and carbon fork enhance vibration damping. Despite some limitations in component quality and weight, the Defy is praised for its value, handling, and all-round capabilities.
Lightweight and efficient frame
Comfortable geometry and vibration damping
Good value for money
Versatile for long rides and varied terrain
Stable and responsive handling
Some lower-end components may limit performance
Heavier than some competitors
Limited aftermarket options for proprietary parts
The ride makes you forget that this isn’t an expensive bike.Bicycling
The endurance bike is still a performance machine.
Canadian Cycling MagazineIt’s a very enjoyable bike to ride, combining the chance for thrills with an underlying security.
Cycling WeeklyFeedback?
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Jul 2016 · Peter Stuart
The Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 adds a lot of weight to the disc brake argument.
Jul 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt
How much technology do endurance bikes really need? The Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 didn’t just throw up a host of fundamental questions...
Jul 2015 · David Rome
Combining the features we previously loved in the Defy with the confidence of disc brakes, the Defy 1 Disc is an exceptional ride for the money and made all the better with versatile gearing and rack mounts
Apr 2015 · VeloNews.com
John Degenkolb rides Giant's TCR road bike for the bergs and cobbles of Flanders
Mar 2015 · Ron Koch
This carbon road bike offers a fast, comfortable ride at a solid value
Nov 2014 · David Arthur @davearthur
Stunning performance, fabulously comfortable and responsive ride with superb disc brakes
Oct 2014 · Matthew Pioro
The debut of the 2015 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 in the Scottish Highlands.
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, Electronic ready BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Composite / Orange/silver; White / Red/blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre, Mechanical disc, 160mm Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed bearing, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed bearing, 28h |
| Tires | Giant P-R3, Flat Guard Deflect 3, Front and rear specific, 700x25 |
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Last updated July 8
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