Giant Defy Advanced 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. Higher comfort is also provided by the very thin and flat saddle struts on the rear structure and the D-Fuse carbon fiber saddle that dampens bettervibration. 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. The rear frame structure is equipped with an integrated RideSense sensor for Bluetooth communication with ANT + speed-controlled tachometers.
FRAME | |
Frame: Fork: Silencer: | Advanced Composite Advanced Composite, Carbon OverDrive 2, 12 mm solid axis, Flat mount - |
COMPONENTS | |
Handlebars: Stem: Sedlovka: Seat: Pedals: | Giant Contact SL Giant Contact SL Giant Contact SL Neutral - |
DRIVE | |
Sorting: Derailleur: Derailleur: Brakes: Brake levers: Cartridge: Chain: Cranks: Center axis: | Shimano Ultegra, 2x11 speeds Shimano Ultegra Shimano Ultegra, 11 speeds Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic, Flat mount Shimano Ultegra Shimano Ultegra,11-34 teeth KMC X11SL-1 Shimano Ultegra, 50/34 converters Shimano Press Fit |
WHEEL | |
Rims: Hubs: Wire: Tires: | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem, tubeless Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm fixed axis Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem Giant Gavia AC 1, 700x25, tubeless |