Defy Advanced 1
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,520Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | Ultegra, Shimano |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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 |
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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 |
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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: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
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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 |
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