2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 AX
A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes, priced near the middle of the Defy Advanced model range. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $4,800 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival eTap |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 12 — 24 speed
Defy Advanced Pro 2 AX
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October 2021
Ditch the tyres and you have a fast, sweet-handling endurance machine that doesn't panic at speed
September 2021
The ruler of the road returns
April 2021
Mid-range carbon endurance bike packing comfort for almost any occasion
July 2020
Giant's Defy moves into more versatile territory with an updated frame and bigger tyre volume
July 2018
Finally, not an aero road bike
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc Color: Black Chrome / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 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 Fleet SL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, 16mm offset |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 33/46 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10x36 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |