Gray / Gun Metal Black

Electric Blue / Charcoal

Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700x28, folding

Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.

Giant Defy Advanced 2

The Giant Defy is celebrated for its versatility and comfort, making it an excellent choice for endurance road riding. It offers a smooth ride with innovative features like the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for enhanced comfort, though some models face criticism for cable routing and braking systems. The bike is frequently compared to the Specialized Roubaix and Trek Domane for its endurance capabilities.

MSRP	$2,100
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Endurance
	5.3
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Giant Hydraulic Disc


	105
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 giant hydraulic disc brakes.

Frame	Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Gray / Gun Metal Black; Electric Blue / Charcoal
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
Shock	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Shimano Press Fit
Stem	Giant Connect
Handlebar	Contact SL D-Fuse
Saddle	Contact (neutral)
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse composite Type: Rigid
Pedals	N/A

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105
Crank	FC-R510, 34/50
Shifters	Shimano 105
Cassette	Shimano 105, 11x34
Chain	KMC X11EL-1
Brakes	Giant Conduct SL Disc Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano 105

Rims	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Front Hub	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Rear Hub	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Tires	Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700x28, folding