Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship series of the new Defy range is back to reclaim its title as the pinnacle of endurance road. It’s the perfect choice for the sportive or gran fondo that’s circled on your calendar.

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

Total control

A new Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, hookless carbon rims (22.4mm inner width) are optimised for high-volume tubeless tyres (up to 38mm), and a 36mm rim depth offers stable, predictable handling in crosswinds.

Specification

• Sizes
  S, M, M/L, L
• Colours
  Gloss Black Lava/Matte Black/Chrome
• Frame
  Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc
• Fork
  Advanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
• Handlebar
  Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse
• Stem
  Giant Contact SLR AeroLight
• Seatpost
  Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
• Saddle
  Giant Fleet SLR
• Pedals
  PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED
• Shifters
  SRAM RED eTap AXS 2x12
• Front Derailleur
  SRAM RED eTap AXS
• Rear Derailleur
  SRAM RED eTap AXS
• Brakes
  SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
• Brake Levers
  SRAM RED eTap AXS hydraulic
• Cassette
  SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10x36
• Chain
  SRAM RED D1
• Crankset
  SRAM RED D1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter
• Bottom Bracket
  SRAM DUB, press fit
• Rims
  CADEX 36 Disc WheelSystem, [F]36mm, [R]36mm
• Hubs
  [F] CADEX R1 Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R1-C30 Low Friction Hub, 40t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
• Spokes
  CADEX Aero Carbon Spoke
• Tyres
  CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
• Extras
  Out front computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, factory tubeless set up, 40mm max tyre size
• Max Tyre Clearance
  40mm

Geometry