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Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This smooth-riding endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides on all types of roads.
Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. Even with its smooth ride quality, it still delivers a lightweight, stiff and lively feel when you’re climbing, accelerating and cornering. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it an efficient, high-performance ride quality that helps you push new limits of endurance. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road. A tubeless Giant WheelSystem and tires boost speed and efficiency with a reduced risk of flats. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm thru-axles.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Engineered compliance
Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smoother ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system works seamlessly with the frame to absorb road shocks and vibrations.
Total control
Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
Versatility
Endurance road geometry, added tire clearance (up to 35mm) and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged backroads and mountain passes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. Even with its smooth ride quality, it still delivers a lightweight, stiff and lively feel when you’re climbing, accelerating and cornering. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it an efficient, high-performance ride quality that helps you push new limits of endurance. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road. A tubeless Giant WheelSystem and tires boost speed and efficiency with a reduced risk of flats. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm thru-axles.
ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY
Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
COMPACT ROAD DESIGN
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
TUBELESS SYSTEM
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
OVERDRIVE 2
The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2” lower, 1 1/4” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness.
D-FUSE TECHNOLOGY
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
RIDESENSE READY
This frame comes prepared to accept the Giant RideSense sensor and accompanying hardware.
Colors: Concrete/Chameleon Nova, Carbon/Charcoal/Chrome
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock: N/A
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL D-Fuse
Stem: Giant Contact
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite
Saddle: Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
Pedals: N/A
Shifters: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm)
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 hydraulic
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34
Chain: KMC X11EL-1
Crankset: Shimano RS510, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit
Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim Race
Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding
Extras: Tubeless prepared
Weight: The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
SIZING GUIDE AND GEOMETRY
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized Liv or Giant dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
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- XS 5’2” - 5’7”
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- S 5’5” - 5’9”
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- M 5’7” - 5’11”
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- ML 5’10” - 6’2”
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- L 6’0” - 6’4”
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- XL 6’2” - 6’6”
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | ||
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| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 16.1 | 17.5 | 18.9 | 20.3 | 21.1 | 22.2 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
| C | TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 20.3 | 20.9 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.6 | 23.4 |
| D | HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| E | HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F | FORK RAKE (inch) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| G | TRAIL (inch) | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| H | WHEELBASE (inch) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.3 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 |
| I | CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| K | STACK (inch) | 20.6 | 21.5 | 22.3 | 23.1 | 23.8 | 24.6 |
| L | REACH (inch) | 14.6 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 15 | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) | 28.8 | 29.9 | 30.9 | 32.1 | 32.9 | 33.7 |
| N | HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) | 15.7 | 15.7 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| O | STEM LENGTH (inch) | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (inch) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Q | WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
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