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Defy Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,300| Weight | 19.2 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Defy model range
View Comparison5'1" – 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 lightweight design, comfortable ride, and efficient power transfer, making it a standout in the endurance category. It offers a lively ride feel, excellent handling, and a premium frameset, though some note its handling can be too quick for traditional endurance preferences. The bike's versatility is highlighted by its ability to accommodate wider tires and its suitability for both smooth and rough roads.
Lightweight design
Comfortable ride
Efficient power transfer
Versatile tire clearance
Premium frameset
Quick handling may not suit all
Proprietary components limit customization
Some find the front end stiff
the latest model is one of the best designs you’ll find to prove that race bikes can and perhaps should be consigned strictly to those who race, as the Defy is an excellent option for every other circumstance out on the road.
CyclistGiant has struck an excellent balance to keep the Defy confident without it becoming dull.
CyclistThe GIANT Defy Advanced SL is a sporty all-road bike for everything from poorly maintained asphalt to well-groomed woodland paths.
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May 2024 · Warren Rossiter
Our Road Bike of the Year winner for 2024
Balanced handling
Comfortable
Stable but still quick
Tyres lack sense of speed but are very grippy
Apr 2024 · Martin Staffa
Lightweight, comfortable, and fast. The 5th generation of the GIANT Defy promises all this and more. Can the endurance bike deliver, or is its beauty just skin deep?
Racy, stylish, and modern look
Efficient acceleration
Excellent climber
High fun factor
Lack of attention to some small details like the stem bolts
Bar tape is too short
Oct 2023 · Mat Brett
Light and superbly comfortable endurance bike in a super-high build, but look lower down the range for the best bargain
Excellent frameset
Comfortable
Light
High-end spec
Not many people will spend this amount
Tweaked geometry won't suit all
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.
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
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 38c Colors: Tiger Red; Bay Leaf |
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| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact Aero Light 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 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
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| Spokes | Sapim stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 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 September 14
Last updated May 30