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MSRP | $1,550 | $1,950 | $2,375 | $3,250 | $4,325 | $4,700 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
| Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tiagra | 105, Shimano | Ultegra, Shimano | Ultegra, Shimano | Ultegra, Shimano | Ultegra Di2, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 Electronic |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
39 mph
Defy Advanced 3
39 mph
Defy Advanced 2
39 mph
Defy Advanced 1
39 mph
Defy Advanced Pro 1
39 mph
Defy Advanced SL 1
39 mph
Defy Advanced Pro 0
(descending)
Frame | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: White / Neon Red/black; Composite / Silver/lime |
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Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer | Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
Shock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit | Shimano, Press fit | Shimano, Press fit | Shimano, Press fit | Shimano, Press fit | Shimano, Press fit |
Stem | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2 | Giant Contact SLR, OverDrive 2, Composite w/ Titanium bolts | Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2 |
Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Giant Contact Neutral | Giant Contact Neutral | Giant Contact Neutral | Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails | Giant Contact SLR Neutral, Composite rails | Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, Composite | Giant D-Fuse, Composite | Giant D-Fuse, Composite | Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite | Advanced SL-grade Composite, Integrated design | Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
Crank | Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano 105, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
Shifters | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano RS505 | Shimano RS505 | Shimano RS685 | Shimano RS685 | Shimano RS785 |
Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 11x32, 10-speed | Shimano 105 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano 105 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x32, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 SL | KMC X11 SL | KMC X11 SL |
Brakes | Giant Conduct, hydraulic, 160mm | Shimano RS505, hydraulic disc, 160mm | Shimano RS505, hydraulic disc, 160mm | Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, RT81 Ice-Tech 140mm Centerlock rotors | Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, RT81 Ice-Tech 140mm Centerlock rotors | Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, RT81 Ice-Tech 140mm Centerlock rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano RS505 | Shimano RS685 | Shimano RS685 | Shimano RS785 |
Rims | Giant SR-2 Disc | Giant PR-2 Disc | Giant PR-2 Disc | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite |
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Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim Race stainless | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim Race stainless | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim Race stainless |
Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, [F] 100x12mm axle 28h, [R] 142x12mm axle, 32h | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h |
Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, [F] 100x12mm axle 28h, [R] 142x12mm axle, 32h | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h |
Tires | Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding | Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding | Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding | Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding | Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding | Giant Gavia SL Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |