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Defy Advanced SL 1
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,610| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Giant Defy is celebrated for its versatility and comfort, making it an excellent choice for endurance road riding. It combines a lively and stiff frame with engineered comfort features like the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar, ensuring a smooth ride over varied terrain. The bike's handling is praised for its balance and stability, making it suitable for both long rides and fast club outings.
Versatile for different types of road riding
Comfortable for long rides with engineered comfort features
Lively and stiff frame for efficient power transfer
Balanced handling for both uphill and downhill
Includes innovative features like D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar
Stealth Stem could frustrate do-it-yourself bike fitters
Somewhat twitchy front end without proper fit
D-Fuse handlebar’s extremely short reach and shallow drop may not suit all riders
140mm-diameter rotors front and rear may lack braking power for some
The goal with the Giant Defy range of bikes was to create a line that was more versatile, something that worked well for different types of road riding.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe new Defy Advanced family, which rides much more smoothly and is a little more versatile than before.
Cycling TipsThe Defy is Giant’s most popular road bike when it comes to sales, the everyman road offering.
BikeRadarOverall, though, the Defy is everything I’d want in an endurance bike.
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Jun 2019 · Warren Rossiter
What’s allowed Giant to spec such a premium drivetrain is the mix ‘n’ match nature of this bike’s braking system, which is made up of Giant’s own Conduct hydraulic disc brakes hooked up to the cable-actuated Ultegra brake levers.. .
Smooth ride, great position and good value with it
The cable-hydraulic brake system lacks feel and adds weight up front
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 […]
Mar 2017 · William Tracy
With the Defy Advanced Pro 0, Giant targets riders who enjoy all-day rides on challenging terrain.
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...
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
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Carbon Smoke / Grey/neon Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR with Stainless bolts |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Contact SLR Neutral |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated design Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Hydraulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x34, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless, Full composite |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, bladed stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 0 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |
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Last updated September 2
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