Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 2

With its smooth-riding composite frame, lightweight battery, and new SyncDrive Move Plus integrated rear hub motor, the Defy Advanced E+ is the ideal choice for performance-minded road riders who want to tackle steep hills, maintain higher speeds, and experience road riding with no limitations.

Key Performance Factors

SEAMLESS POWER

The SyncDrive Move Plus motor is integrated into the rear hub and delivers 30Nm of power (equivalent to 75Nm with a mid-drive motor) directly to the rear wheel. Weighing just 1.7kg, it’s specially tuned for the pedalling pattern of performance road riding, with minimal energy loss and more torque at higher speeds. The result is a natural feel when accelerating or maintaining steady power at speed, and no motor drag while freewheeling or coasting.

SYSTEM INTEGRATION

The down tube integrated EnergyPak 400 battery system weighs just 2.3kg and is purpose-built for the specific needs of E-bikes. A top tube mounted RideControl Go button makes it quick and easy to turn the E-bike on or off and change power modes. Smart Assist technology uses three sensors to precisely measure the power being applied to the pedals and produce just the right amount of support for a smooth, natural ride experience. All models feature SRAM wireless electronic shifters and an integrat

PURE ROAD PERFORMANCE

A lightweight composite frameset and high-performance components including a D-Fuse seatpost and handlebars for compliance, integrated WheelSystems with tubeless tyres, and a wireless electronic drivetrain all add up to a smooth, efficient ride quality that mirrors the award-winning performance of the Defy endurance road bike range.

Specification

• Motor
  SyncDriveMove Plus Hub drive 75Nm max
• Battery
  EnergyPak Smart 400Wh by Panasonic, Aluminium casing with highest safety standard (UL2271, EN50604), CO2 Neutral production, 2300 charging cycles. EnergyPak Plus 200 range extender compatible
• Charger
  Giant EnergyPak 4A smart charger, 60% in 1:45
• Controller
  Mode support switch from SRAM Blips
• Display
  Giant RideControl GO, frame-integrated LED console Optional wireless ANT+ display
• Sizes
  S, M, ML, L, XL
• Colours
  Gloss Sea Sparkle / Black
• Frame
  Advanced-grade composite,12x145 thru-axle
• Fork
  Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Aero Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc
• Shock
  -
• Handlebar
  Giant Contact SL D-Fuse 31.8 alloy
• Stem
  Contact SL Aerolight 31.8 alloy
• Seatpost
  Giant D-Fuse, Composite, 14mm offset
• Saddle
  Giant Approach
• Pedals
  PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED
• Shifters
  Sram Rival eTap AXS 2x12
• Front Derailleur
  Sram Rival eTap AXS
• Rear Derailleur
  Sram Rival eTap AXS
• Brakes
  Sram Rival eTap HRD, Paceline 160mm center-lock [F] 160mm 6-bols [R]
• Brake Levers
  Sram Rival eTap AXS HRD
• Cassette
  Sram Rival XG-1250 10x36T 12-speed
• Chain
  Sram Rival 12-speed
• Crankset
  Sram Rival X-SYNC 33/46T BCD107 chain ring Praxis E Crank Carbon ISIS
• Bottom Bracket
  Giant E+ System BBSS
• Rims
  Giant P-R2 Alloy Disc Wheel System, Tubeless Ready, 22mm inner width, 12mm thru-axle, w/ Sapim spoke E-Light [R] Race [F], e-bike optimised
• Spokes
  Sapim spoke E-Light [R] Race [F], e-bike optimised
• Tyres
  Giant Gavia Fondo 0 700x32C 170TPI Tubeless Foldable
• Extras
  Fender adapter

Geometry