From gran fondos to solo rides, this lightweight composite road bike features endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Smooth and fast, all day long.
Defy Advanced Pro features a host of innovative technologies including a D-Fuse composite seatpost and Contact SLR D-Fuse composite handlebar. These components add compliance and reduce road shocks and vibrations. The Advanced-grade composite frame is also integrated for disc brakes, with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, plus clearance for high-volume tires up to 35mm. The oversized and tapered OverDrive 2 steerer tube boosts cornering precision, while the MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket deliver precise handling and class-leading pedaling efficiency.
FEATURES:
- Engineered compliance: Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smooth ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar absorb road shocks and vibrations.
- Total control: 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.
SPECS:
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Wheels | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Rims | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 33/46 |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette/Freewheel | SRAM Rival, 12-speed, 10x36 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic |
| Rotors | Front: SRAM PaceLine 160mm rotor Rear: SRAM PaceLine 140mm rotor |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic |
| Handlebars | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Tape/Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, 16mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL |
| Accessories & Extras | computer mount, tubeless prepared, 35mm max tire size |