2017 Giant
Defy Advanced 2
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,950| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 5'9", size Small, Just right
- 5'8", size MD, Too large
- 5'7", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size MD, Just right
- 5'5", size SM, Just right
Jul 2018 · James Huang
Giant’s previous-generation Defy range broke new ground in 2014 by being the first complete range of endurance road bikes from a major manufacturer to exclusively offer disc brakes. It was also a very nice bike, period, but also more of a toned-down road racer than a machine that was purpose-built for performance-oriented comfort. That’s all […]
Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari
Giant's new Defy endurance bike has several clever comfort features but has the spirit of a superlight racer. We went to Italy for a first ride review.
Mar 2017 · William Tracy
With the Defy Advanced Pro 0, Giant targets riders who enjoy all-day rides on challenging terrain.
Jul 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Giant Defy Advanced 3 is a great entry-level carbon endurance bike and the 2016 model is a significant improvement over 2015.
Jul 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt
How much technology do endurance bikes really need? The Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 didn’t just throw up a host of fundamental questions...
Apr 2016 · Warren Rossiter
The Defy Advanced 2 is a superb endurance machine with ability to spare and great ride feel. Buy if you want a fun, fast, comfortable bike with a solid spec and good brakes for any ride
Value, ride quality, performance
Saddle doesn’t stay white for long
Mar 2015 · Ron Koch
This carbon road bike offers a fast, comfortable ride at a solid value
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| 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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