GIANT DEFY ADVANCED 2

With effortless efficiency and quiet compliance, this lightweight endurance road machine helps you ride stronger and longer. The composite frame and purpose-built components smooth out rough roads and minimize fatigue.

Key Performance Factors

Functional simplicity
Free of cumbersome gimmickry, the frameset is one of the lightest in its category. With a perfect balance of high-performance reactivity and all-day comfort, it offers a “less is more” experience for modern endurance road riding.

Engineered compliance
Advanced-grade composite frame and fork are specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smooth and efficient ride quality that minimizes fatigue on long rides. The new D-Fuse components work together to further absorb road shocks and vibrations.

Total control
New Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, alloy rims are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), providing predictable handling and stability from asphalt to cobbles.

Specifications

Frame: Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
Fork: Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm
Grips: Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem: Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle: Giant Approach
Shifters: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11x36
Chain: KMC X12L-1
Crankset: Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit
Rims: Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
Hubs Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim
Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size
Max Tire Clearance: 40mm
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.