Compare: 2023 Giant Defy Advanced 1 vs Defy Advanced Pro 2 Di2 vs Defy Advanced Pro 2 AXS vs Defy, Advanced Pro 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Defy Advanced 12023 Giant	Defy Advanced Pro 2 Di22023 Giant	Defy Advanced Pro 2 AXS2023 Giant	Defy, Advanced Pro 12023 Giant

MSRP	$3,500~~$3,900~~	$4,320~~$4,800~~	$5,000~~$5,200~~	$6,500
Where to Buy	$3,500 10% off At Giant $3,299 At Mike’s Bikes	$4,320 10% off At Giant $4,319 10% off At Mike’s Bikes	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Endurance	Endurance	Endurance	Endurance
	6.9	7.3	7.5	8.2
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c
Clearance	35c	35c	35c	35c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	105 Di2, Shimano	105 Di2	Rival AXS, Giant	Ultegra Di2
Drivetrain	2 × 12 Electronic	2 × 12 Electronic	2 × 12 Electronic	2 × 12 Electronic
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Defy Advanced 1

Defy Advanced Pro 2 Di2

Defy Advanced Pro 2 AXS

Defy, Advanced Pro 1

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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

Defy Advanced 1

39 mph

Defy Advanced Pro 2 Di2

40 mph

Defy Advanced Pro 2 AXS

39 mph

Defy, Advanced Pro 1

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 12023 Giant	Defy Advanced Pro 2 Di22023 Giant	Defy Advanced Pro 2 AXS2023 Giant	Defy, Advanced Pro 12023 Giant

Frame	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Orion Nebula	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Orion Nebula	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Orion Nebula	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Orion Nebula
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, press fit	Shimano, press fit	SRAM DUB, press fit	Shimano, press fit
Stem	Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact SL XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact SL XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact SL 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	Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm	Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm	Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Saddle	Giant Approach	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset	Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, 16mm offset	Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, 16mm offset	Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grips	Stratus Lite 3.0	Stratus Lite 3.0	Stratus Lite 3.0	Stratus Lite 3.0

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	SRAM Rival eTap AXS	Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	SRAM Rival eTap AXS	Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150
Crank	Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	SRAM RIVAL D1 DUB 33/46, Giant Power Pro Halo, XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Shifters	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	SRAM Rival eTap AXS	Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170
Cassette	Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34	Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34	SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10x36	Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11x34
Chain	KMC X12	KMC X12	SRAM Rival D1	Shimano Ultegra
Brakes	Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT70 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano RT-MT800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm
Brake Levers	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic	Shimano Ultegra Di2

Wheels

Rims	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy	Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem	Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem	Giant SLR 1 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
Spokes	Sapim	Sapim	Sapim	Sapim CX-Ray
Front Hub	Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant alloy, 3-pawl driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant alloy, 3-pawl driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 30t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Rear Hub	Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant alloy, 3-pawl driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant alloy, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant alloy, 3-pawl driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle	[F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 30t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Tires	Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding	Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding	Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding	Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

Accessories

Fenders	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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