2022 Giant

Defy, Advanced Pro 3

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRPCA$4,499 (about $3,381)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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 Pro 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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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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BikeRadar
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 review

Sep 2021 · Warren Rossiter

The ruler of the road returns

Highs
  • Top-quality ride, great components and excellent handling

Lows
  • Some may want faster tyres

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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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Cyclist
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 review

Mar 2020 · Peter Stuart

Giant’s latest Defy is future-proof, versatile, fast and far less expensive than equivalently specced alternatives

Highs
  • Fast

  • 32mm tyres

  • Predictable handling

  • Well priced

Lows
  • Slightly heavy

  • Fiddly seatpost bolt

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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

ColorCarbon

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, 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

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Stratus Lite 3.0

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano 105, 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 X11SL-1

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 hydraulic

Wheels
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

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Fenders

Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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