Giant Defy Advanced Endurance Road offers a high level of comfort, even at very long distances or on broken roads. Surprisingly, however, it also raises speeds and stiffness in sprints. Compared to the TCR, it offers a more comfortable endurance, has a shorter top frame tube, a slightly extended wheelbase and a slightly raised head tube. Seat post and handlebars utilize D-Fuse technology, absorb unnecessary vibrations and vibrations and provide maximum peacecomfort. Higher comfort is also provided by the very thin and flat saddle struts on the rear structure, which also accommodates the cladding up to 700x32C. Disc brakes provide greater efficiency and better braking force than rim brakes, even on wet surfaces. On the front and rear wheels, you can find 12 mm fixed axes for higher rigidity. The eye of the esthete is pleased with the details such as the bowden guidance through the inside or the integrated seat-post sleeve in the frame.
FRAME | |
Frame: Fork: Silencer: | Advanced Composite Advanced Composite, Carbon OverDrive 2, 12 mm solid axis, Flat mount - |
COMPONENTS | |
Handlebars: Stem: Sedlovka: Seat: Pedals: | Contact SL D-Fuse Giant Connect Giant Contact SL Neutral - |
DRIVE | |
Sorting: Derailleur: Derailleur: Brakes: Brake levers: Cartridge: Chain: Cranks: Center axis: | Shimano 105, 2x11 speeds Shimano 105 Shimano 105 Giant Conduct SL Disc, hydraulic Shimano 105 Shimano 105, 11-34 teeth KMC X11EL-1 Shimano Press Fit |
WHEEL | |
Rims: Hubs: Wires: Tires: | Giant P-R2 Disc, tubeless Giant P-R2 Disc, 12mm fixed axes Giant P-R2 Disc Giant Gavia AC 1, 700x28, tubeless, folding |