MSRP | ($2,178) | $2,800 | ($3,155) | $3,650 | $4,700 | ($5,259) | $6,500 | ($8,265) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
Weight | 19.8 lbs | 20.1 lbs | 19.4 lbs | 17.6 lbs | ||||
Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 35c | 35c | 35c | 35c | 35c | |||
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tiagra | 105, Shimano | 105 | Ultegra, Shimano | Ultegra | Force eTap | Ultegra Di2, Giant | RED AXS |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 12 Electronic | 2 × 11 Electronic | 2 × 12 Electronic |
Power Meter | None | None | None | None | None | None | Giant Power Pro | Red AXS |
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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 Pro 3
39 mph
Defy, Advanced 1
39 mph
Defy, Advanced Pro 2
40 mph
Defy Advanced Pro 1
39 mph
Defy Advanced, Pro 1 Di2
40 mph
Defy Advanced Pro 0
(descending)
Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Charcoal / Black/chameleon Galaxy |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc | 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 | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A | N/A | 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 | SRAM DUB, press fit | Shimano, press fit | SRAM DUB, press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL |
Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse, composite | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse, composite | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse, composite | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse, composite |
Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM RED eTap AXS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM RED eTap AXS |
Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano RS510, 34/50 | Shimano 105, 34/50 | Shimano RS510, 34/50 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 | SRAM Force D1 DUB, 33/46 | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 with Giant Power Pro power meter | SRAM RED D1 DUB, 33/46 with Quarq DZero power meter |
Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 with Giant Power Pro power meter | SRAM RED D1 DUB, 33/46 with Quarq DZero power meter | ||||||
Shifters | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM RED eTap AXS |
Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x34 | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x34 | SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10x33 | Shimano Ultegra, 11x34 | SRAM RED, 12-speed, 10x33 |
Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X11SL-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X11SL-1 | SRAM Force D1 | KMC X11SL-1 | SRAM RED D1 |
Brakes | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 hydraulic | Shimano 105 hydraulic | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic | SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic | SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic |
Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant SLR-2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant SLR-2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm | Giant SLR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm | Giant SLR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm | Giant SLR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm |
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Spokes | Stainless | Sapim Race | Giant SLR-2 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Sapim Race | Giant SLR-2 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem, DBL technology | Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem, DBL technology |
Front Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-2 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-2 WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-2 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-2 WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | Giant SLR-1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c, folding |
Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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