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Defy Advanced 1
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,520| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
- 6'1", size Large, Just right
- 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
- 5'8", size SM, Just right
- 5'7", size SM, Just right
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
- 6'1", size ML, Too small
- 5'9", size Small, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Too large
- 5'7", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size LG, Fits large
- 6'0", size MD, Just right
- 5'5", size SM, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Fits large
Summary
The Giant Defy is celebrated for its versatility and comfort, making it an excellent choice for endurance road riding. It offers a smooth ride with innovative features like the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for enhanced comfort, though some models face criticism for cable routing and braking systems. The bike is frequently compared to the Specialized Roubaix and Trek Domane for its endurance capabilities.
Versatile for different types of road riding
Comfortable for long rides
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for enhanced comfort
Good value for money
Stable and nimble handling
Cable routing issues in some models
Braking system lacks feel in certain builds
Somewhat twitchy front end without proper fit
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 TipsIt almost perfectly balances performance and comfort and the spec list at this price point is almost unbeatable.
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Jul 2020 · James Bracey
Giant's Defy moves into more versatile territory with an updated frame and bigger tyre volume
Value
Comfort
Versatility
Cable routing
Saddle
Mar 2020 · Peter Stuart
Giant’s latest Defy is future-proof, versatile, fast and far less expensive than equivalently specced alternatives
Fast
32mm tyres
Predictable handling
Well priced
Slightly heavy
Fiddly seatpost bolt
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 · Dan Walker
Giant Defy, the endurance bike by the Taiwan-based company, can take you to challenging roads, comfortably
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 […]
Jul 2018 · Troy Templin
Finally, not an aero road bike
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.
Mar 2017 · William Tracy
With the Defy Advanced Pro 0, Giant targets riders who enjoy all-day rides on challenging terrain.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Carbon / Pure Red; Carbon / Vibrant Blue / Chrome |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Giant Conduct SL Disc Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700x28, folding |
First added March 31
Last updated April 15
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