Compare: 2021 Giant Defy, Advanced 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Defy, Advanced 12021 Giant	Recommended Domane SL 5 Gen 42023 Trek

MSRP	$3,650	$3,499
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$3,499 At Trek $3,499 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Endurance	Endurance
Weight	19.4 lbs	19.7 lbs
	6.0	4.7
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Clearance		38c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Ultegra, Shimano	105
Drivetrain	2 × 11	2 × 11
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Giant Defy, Advanced 1 is a carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2021 Defy, Advanced 1

2023 Domane SL 5 Gen 4

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Gear Range

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

2021 Defy, Advanced 1

39 mph

2023 Domane SL 5 Gen 4

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Defy, Advanced 12021 Giant	Domane SL 5 Gen 42023 Trek

Frame	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Carbon; Moss Green	500 Series OCLV Carbon, IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Carbon; Moss Green
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc	Domane SL carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Shock	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, press fit	Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing
Stem	Giant Contact	Size: 44, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 60mm length; Size: 47, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 62, Trek RCS Pro, -7 degree, 110mm length
Handlebar	Giant Contact SL D-Fuse	Size: 44, 47, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 75mm reach, 128mm drop, 36cm width; Size: 50, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 75mm reach, 128mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 75mm reach, 128mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 75mm reach, 128mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8mm, internal Di2 routing, 75mm reach, 128mm drop, 44cm width
Saddle	Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount	Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Verse Short Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, composite	Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, KVF aero carbon seatpost, 20mm offset, 280mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, KVF aero carbon seatpost, 20mm offset, 320mm length
Pedals	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on
Crank	Shimano RS510, 34/50	Size: 44, 47, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Ultegra	Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7025, short-reach lever, 11 speed; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7020, 11 speed
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x34	Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11 speed
Chain	KMC X11EL-1	Shimano 105 HG601, 11 speed
Brakes	Shimano Ultegra hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm)	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake Levers	Shimano Ultegra hydraulic

Wheels

Rims	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset	Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Sapim Race	14 g stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Tires	Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding	Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x32mm
Disc Rotors		Shimano RT70, centerlock, 160mm

Accessories

Fenders	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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