GIANT 2023 Defy Advanced 1

Choose the longer route, climb the higher mountains.  This smooth-riding endurance road bike is made for long-distance rides on all tyoes of roads.

• Engineered Compliance:  Advanced Composite frame is engineered for endurance road riding. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar absorb road shocks and vibrations, and its smooth ride quality means you’ll feel less fatigue on long rides.
• 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 on rough roads.
• Versatility:  Endurance road geometry, plenty of tire clearance (up to 35mm), and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged mountain passes.
• Frame:  Advanced-Grade Composite, disc
• Fork:  Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
• Shock:  N/A
• Handlebar:  Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
• Grips:  Stratus Lite 3.0
• Stem:  Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
• Seatpost:  Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
• Saddle:  Giant Approach
• Pedals:  N/A
• Shifters:  Shimano 105 Di2
• Front Derailleur:  Shimano 105 Di2
• Rear Derailleur:  Shimano 105 Di2
• Brakes:  Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm
• Brake Levers:  Shimano 105 Di2
• Cassette:  Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11×34
• Chain:  KMC X12
• Crankset:  Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
• Bottom Bracket:  Shimano, press fit
• Rims:  Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Hubs:  Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
• Spokes:  Sapim
• Tires:  Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
• Extras:  Fender Mount, Tubeless Prepared, 35mm Max Tire Size