2021 · GiantDefy, Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $2,800 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 20.1 lbs |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Defy, Advanced 2
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5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 5'9", size Small, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Too large
Sep 2021 · Warren Rossiter
The ruler of the road returns
Top-quality ride, great components and excellent handling
Some may want faster tyres
Jul 2021 · Mat Brett
Smooth-riding endurance bike that offers hydraulic disc brakes and plenty of value
Comfortable
Dependable components
Great value
Relaxed riding position won’t suit all
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
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: Carbon; Concrete |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano RS510, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| 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, 700x32c, folding |