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Defy Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,450| Weight | 20.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'7"
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 balanced ride quality, combining stiffness for efficiency with compliance features like the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for comfort. While it excels in long-distance comfort and handling, some reviews note minor drawbacks such as cable routing issues and component choices.
Versatile for different types of road riding
Comfortable for long rides
Fun to take on fast club rides and gran fondos
Lively and stiff
Updated frame brings same stiffness as current generation of Propel
Stealth Stem could frustrate do-it-yourself bike fitters
Somewhat twitchy front end without proper fit
Cable routing is terrible and messy
Non-groupset specific RS510 chainset looks cheap
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 TipsGiant’s Defy has long been the brand’s go to endurance machine, aimed at delivering a more relaxed riding position than and graced with a frame that intends to deliver comfort with minimal impact to performance.
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Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton
Ditch the tyres and you have a fast, sweet-handling endurance machine that doesn't panic at speed
Great ride quality from the frameset
Decent tyre clearance
Geometry gives smooth handling
Tyres feel a little 'wooden'
Not the greatest value spec-wise
Apr 2021 · Marc Abbott
Mid-range carbon endurance bike packing comfort for almost any occasion
Sky-high comfort
Fatigue-fighting geometry
Wide choice of gearing
Predictable handling
32c tubeless tyres
Versatility as standard
Non-series chainset is a minor quibble
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 · Warren Rossiter
It took the best elements of Giant’s racing TCR and combined them into a ride position that’s not at pro-level extremes of long and low, and has a reputation for its vibration-neutralising abilities.. .
Stunningly composed ride, handling, comfort in spades
Slightly clumsy gear cable routing, saddle is average
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Gunmetal Black / Metallic Orange; White |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-R510, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| 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 Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32, folding |
First added October 12
Last updated November 16
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