Giant Defy Advanced 2
Details
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.
| Frame Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Medium / Large | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 445 | 480 | 515 | 535 | 565 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 515 | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 120 | 140 | 150 | 175 | 195 | 215 |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Fork Rake (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Trail (mm) | 71.6 | 63.4 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 995 | 994 | 998 | 1010 | 1025 | 1040 |
| Chain Stay Length (mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Stack (mm) | 527 | 541 | 558 | 577 | 596 | 615 |
| Reach (mm) | 369 | 375 | 380 | 384 | 393 | 402 |
| Stand Over Height (mm) | 705 | 733 | 762 | 796 | 814 | 841 |
| Handlebar Width (mm) | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
| Stem Length (mm) | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| Frame Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 157 - 169 | 5'2" - 5'7" |
| Small | 165 - 175 | 5'5" - 5'9" |
| Medium | 171 - 181 | 5'7" - 5'11" |
| Medium / Large | 177 - 187 | 5'10" - 6'2" |
| Large | 183 - 193 | 6'0" - 6'4" |
| X-Large | 189 - 199 | 6'2" - 6'6' |
Specs
| Pedals | Sold Separately |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Hubs | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm |
| Stem | Giant Contact Aerolight, -10-degree |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), 60 TPI, folding |
| Brakes |
Shimano 105 hydraulic Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, 2x12 |
| Handlebars | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Tape/Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano RS500, press fit |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 RD-R7100 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 FD-R7100 |
| Accessories & Extras | fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36 |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Dust / Medium / 700c | 4711291107793 | 1031012225 | 210000012593 |
| Carbon / X-Small / 700c | 4711291107632 | 1031012123 | |
| Carbon / X-Large / 700c | 4711291107687 | 1031012128 |