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Defy Advanced 3
A carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
CA$3,199($2,304)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Giant 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 a top choice for endurance riding. It excels in muting road vibrations and offers a stable, nimble ride, though some models may have issues with cable routing and component quality. The bike's design focuses on long-distance comfort without sacrificing performance, with features like D-Fuse technology enhancing ride quality.
Versatile for different types of road riding
Comfortable for long rides
Fun to take on fast club rides and gran fondos
Lively and stiff
Engineered comfort with D-Fuse seatpost and pencil thin seatstays
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 MagazineIt almost perfectly balances performance and comfort and the spec list at this price point is almost unbeatable.
Cycling WeeklyThe Defy has always been a great example of an endurance bike, but this model, with its combination of superb chassis and sharp, smart spec, is in my opinion the best endurance bike you can buy right now for less than £3,000.
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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.
Aug 2022 · Warren Rossiter
Very special frameset completed with a superb level of kit and fantastic wireless gearing
Smooth ride
Brilliant gear system
Great handling and value
In this guise, at this price, the Defy is nearly flawless
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
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 Color: Grenadine |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit **some bikes may be substituted: FSA BB-AL86, 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 Tiagra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 **some bikes may be substituted: FSA Omega Adventure, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-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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First added January 7
Last updated October 18
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