2022 Giant

Defy, Advanced 3

A carbon frame endurance bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRPCA$3,199 (about $2,404)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra, FSA
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Defy, Advanced 3

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'9" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 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
Reviews
Velo
Giant releases new Defy: An endurance road bike from the worlds largest bicycle brand

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.

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BikeRadar
Giant Defy Advanced 0 review

Aug 2022 · Warren Rossiter

Very special frameset completed with a superb level of kit and fantastic wireless gearing

Highs
  • Smooth ride

  • Brilliant gear system

  • Great handling and value

Lows
  • In this guise, at this price, the Defy is nearly flawless

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road.cc
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 3 2021

Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton

Ditch the tyres and you have a fast, sweet-handling endurance machine that doesn't panic at speed

Highs
  • Great ride quality from the frameset

  • Decent tyre clearance

  • Geometry gives smooth handling

Lows
  • Tyres feel a little 'wooden'

  • Not the greatest value spec-wise

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Cyclist
Giant Defy Advanced 2 review

Apr 2021 · Marc Abbott

Mid-range carbon endurance bike packing comfort for almost any occasion

Highs
  • Sky-high comfort

  • Fatigue-fighting geometry

  • Wide choice of gearing

  • Predictable handling

  • 32c tubeless tyres

  • Versatility as standard

Lows
  • Non-series chainset is a minor quibble

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Cycling Weekly
Giant Defy Advanced 1

Jul 2020 · James Bracey

Giant's Defy moves into more versatile territory with an updated frame and bigger tyre volume

Highs
  • Value

  • Comfort

  • Versatility

Lows
  • Cable routing

  • Saddle

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
The Giant Defy revamped and refreshed for 2019

Jul 2018 · Dan Walker

Giant Defy, the endurance bike by the Taiwan-based company, can take you to challenging roads, comfortably

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Road Bike Action
First Ride: 2019 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

Jul 2018 · Troy Templin

Finally, not an aero road bike

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance35c

ColorGrenadine

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Stratus Lite 3.0

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
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

Accessories
Fenders

Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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