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    Defy Advanced 22017 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,950
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    Category
    		Endurance
    4.7
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		105, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Defy Advanced 2 is a carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy Advanced 2
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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 2

    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 22017 Giant
    Frame

    Advanced-grade composite

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Colors: Composite / White/blue; Neon Red

    Fork

    Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Press fit

    Stem

    Giant Connect

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Giant Contact Neutral

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, Composite

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano 105, 34/50

    Shifters

    Shimano RS505

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 11x32, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11 EL

    Brakes

    Shimano RS505, hydraulic disc, 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant PR-2 Disc

    Spokes

    Sapim Race, 14/15g

    Front Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h

    Tires

    Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding

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