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Defy Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,300| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 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 Comparison5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
- 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 a lightweight and efficient endurance bike that excels in comfort and handling, making it suitable for a variety of road conditions. It features a balanced ride with quick acceleration and stability, though some reviews note handling can be too quick or demanding. Overall, it is praised for its versatility and high-quality design.
Lightweight and efficient
Comfortable ride quality
Balanced handling
Quick acceleration
High-quality design and finish
Handling can be too quick or demanding
Proprietary components limit customization
Some stiffness in the front end
Mechanical Shimano 105 is a superb groupset.
BikeRadarGiant has struck an excellent balance to keep the Defy confident without it becoming dull.
CyclistIt’s as light as many brands’ flagship road racers and feels just as efficient.
Escape CollectiveThe 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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Aug 2025
Stunning performance – a great blend of stiffness and comfort without compromising engagement between bike and rider
Comfortable riding position
Fast in a real-world sense
SRAM Force groupset gives wide spread of gears
Cadex tyres aren't the liveliest
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
Mar 2024 · Sam Challis
While many of the big brands are turning their endurance road bikes into more rugged ‘all-road’ bikes, Giant has gone
Comfort
Light weight
Lively ride feel
Easy handling
Expansive spec range
Size range could be wider
Proprietary steerer limits stem choice
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.
| Frame | Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 40c Colors: Abyss Black; Spruce |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm |
|---|---|
| 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 |
First added July 12
Last updated May 30