A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
MSRP | $3,900 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | 105 Di2, Shimano |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
Sep 2023 · John Stevenson
Excellent do-almost-everything endurance bike; practically the type specimen for the genre
Perfect handling for all-day riding
Versatile; unfazed by dirt roads and easier trails
12-speed Shimano 105 Di2 is excellent and massively tunable
Set up for tubeless, just add sealant
Heavy wheels
Even wider gear range would be nice
Sep 2023 · Warren Rossiter
This range-topping model is hugely impressive, though I’d be looking further down the Defy hierarchy for a big-value alternative
Light
Smooth
Superbike specification
Sublime handling
Press-fit bottom bracket may divide opinion
Sep 2023 · James Huang
Giant’s fifth-generation premium carbon fiber endurance road bike, updated with a lighter chassis, additional tire clearance, and a more refined ride quality.
Impressively lightweight
Composed ride quality
Quick handling
Some semblance of cockpit customization
Looks brilliant.
Composed-but-not-cushy ride quality
Handling is arguably too quick
Questionable wheelset spec
Still a proprietary stem.
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.
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
Mar 2020 · Peter Stuart
Giant’s latest Defy is future-proof, versatile, fast and far less expensive than equivalently specced alternatives
Fast
32mm tyres
Predictable handling
Well priced
Slightly heavy
Fiddly seatpost bolt
Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Orion Nebula |
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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:100mm, 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 Di2 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 |
Crank | Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
Shifters | Shimano 105 Di2 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC X12 |
Brakes | Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 Di2 |
Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
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Spokes | Sapim |
Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |