2017 Giant

Defy Advanced Pro 1

A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,250
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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 Pro 1

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
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
  • 5'9", size Small, Just right
  • 5'8", size MD, Too large
  • 5'7", size MD, Just right
  • 6'0", size MD, Just right
  • 5'5", size SM, Just right
Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 first ride review

Jul 2018 · Warren Rossiter

When I picked up my bike it was set up with Giant’s own GPS, which had me wondering, but I switched that out for my trusty Garmin, synced in the power meter (which has a proper name not just a code number), calibrated it from my Edge 1030 in seconds and rode away without any hitches or surprises.. .

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Cycling Tips
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 first-ride review: Super smooth, power meter included - CyclingTips

Jul 2018 · James Huang

Giant’s previous-generation Defy range broke new ground in 2014 by being the first complete range of endurance road bikes from a major manufacturer to exclusively offer disc brakes. It was also a very nice bike, period, but also more of a toned-down road racer than a machine that was purpose-built for performance-oriented comfort. That’s all […]

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Velo
First Ride: Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari

Giant's new Defy endurance bike has several clever comfort features but has the spirit of a superlight racer. We went to Italy for a first ride review.

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VeloNews
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

Mar 2017 · William Tracy

With the Defy Advanced Pro 0, Giant targets riders who enjoy all-day rides on challenging terrain.

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Cyclist
Giant Defy Advanced 3 review

Jul 2016 · Marc Abbott

The Giant Defy Advanced 3 is a great entry-level carbon endurance bike and the 2016 model is a significant improvement over 2015.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 Review

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...

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Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Nov 2015 · R BA

A bona fide endurance road super bike

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Bicycling
Buyer's Guide: Giant Defy Advanced 2

Mar 2015 · Ron Koch

This carbon road bike offers a fast, comfortable ride at a solid value

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Blue

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano RS685

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 11x32, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 SL

Brakes

Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, RT81 Ice-Tech 140mm Centerlock rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano RS685

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite

Spokes

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim Race stainless

Front Hub

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Rear Hub

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Tires

Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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