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Defy Advanced Pro 0
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,300| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 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
Mar 2019 · Warren Rossiter
Our best comfort road Bike of the Year 2019 is a plush riding and power meter equipped sportive machine
Lays on plenty of smoothness without compromising speed, great value too
Saddle is just okay, and needs a 160mm rotor on the front of bigger bikes
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 Tire Clearance: 32c Color: Gun Metal Black / Iris |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Contact SL Stealth |
| Handlebar | Contact SLR D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Contact SL (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra with Giant Power Pro, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2, hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle, Center Lock |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle, Center Lock |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700x28, folding |
First added August 6
Last updated August 6
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