Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals
Bike Comparison
    Defy, Advanced 22022 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,800
    Where to Buy
    —
    $1

    At

    Category
    		Endurance
    5.3
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		35c
    		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.

    Ask 99 Spokes

    Want to ask an actual human?

    Get free advice from a Gear Advisor at Jenson USA

    Text a Gear Advisor
    Similar Bikes
    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy, Advanced 2
    Other Endurance bikes
    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 22022 Giant
    Frame

    Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance: 35c

    Colors: Amber Glow; Deep Lake

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm

    Saddle

    Giant Approach

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Stratus Lite 3.0

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano FC-R510, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC X11EL-1

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

    Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    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 Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

    Riders Also Compared