2022 Giant
Defy, Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Defy model range
View Comparison5'1" – 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
- 5'7", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size MD, Just right
Sep 2023 · Troy Templin
The Giant Defy is for going longer. It’s for climbing higher, riding faster, and doing it all with confidence and smooth control.
Apr 2023 · Suvi Loponen
Tom Hashemi is riding to Ukraine to deliver a message of support for Lviv's mayor on this custom-painted bike to raise funds for mine clearance
Sep 2021 · Warren Rossiter
The ruler of the road returns
Top-quality ride, great components and excellent handling
Some may want faster tyres
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 · Troy Templin
Finally, not an aero road bike
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Colors: Amber Glow; Deep Lake |
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| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-R510, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| 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 Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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Last updated April 13