Specific composite layup and tube shaping, including ultra-thin and flattened seatstays, a low seatstay/seattube junction, and thin, slightly curved fork legs combine for a balanced, compliant ride quality and reduced rider fatigue.
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Defy Advanced 2
2018
$2,699 RRP
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STAY SMOOTH, EVEN ON ROUGH RIDES. THIS ENDURANCE ROAD BIKE IS PURPOSE-BUILT FOR YOUR LONGEST, HARDEST RIDES.
This lightweight Advanced-grade composite frame features endurance geometry and engineered compliance for a smooth, high-performance ride. Its tube shapes are optimised to absorb road shocks and vibrations, yet they’re still stiff in ways that matter—for pedalling efficiency and precise, stable handling. It’s actually crafted with specific carbon layups to give it just the right feel. And integrated disc-brake technology, featuring flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles front and rear, gives you added control in all types of weather and road conditions.
- Advanced-grade composite frame with D-Fuse composite seatpost
- Advanced-grade composite fork with alloy/composite hybrid OverDrive steerer
- Shimano 105 11-speed componentry
- Giant Conduct hydraulic disc brakes
- Giant PR-2 disc wheelset with Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless tyres
- Colour: Neon Green/Black
Highlights
This lightweight Advanced-grade composite frame features endurance geometry and engineered compliance for a smooth, high-performance ride. Its tube shapes are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations, yet they’re still stiff in ways that matter—for pedaling efficiency and precise, stable handling. It’s actually crafted with specific carbon layups to give it just the right feel. And integrated disc-brake technology, featuring flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles front and rear, gives you added control in all types of weather and road conditions.
Sizing Guide and Geometry
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized Liv or Giant dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
- XS
- 157 cm5’2”
167 cm5’6”
- S
- 167 cm5’6” 173 cm5’8”
- M
- 173 cm5’8” 178 cm5’10”
- M/L
- 178 cm5’10” 183 cm6’0”
- L
- 183 cm6’0” 188 cm6’2”
- XL
- 188 cm6’2” 193 cm6’4”
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 41016.1 | 44517.5 | 48018.9 | 51520.3 | 53521.1 | 56522.2 | |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° | |
| Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 51020.1 | 53020.9 | 54521.5 | 56022 | 57522.6 | 59523.4 | |
| Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1254.9 | 1455.7 | 1656.5 | 1907.5 | 2108.3 | 2309.1 | |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.0° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | |
| Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | |
| Trail (mm) (inch) | 702.8 | 642.5 | 602.4 | 602.4 | 602.4 | 602.4 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 98338.7 | 99039 | 99539.2 | 100739.6 | 102240.2 | 103740.8 | |
| Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 702.8 | 702.8 | 702.8 | 652.6 | 652.6 | 652.6 | |
| Stack (mm) (inch) | 52320.6 | 54621.5 | 56722.3 | 58623.1 | 60523.8 | 62424.6 | |
| Reach (mm) (inch) | 36514.4 | 37314.7 | 37714.8 | 38115 | 39015.4 | 39815.7 | |
| Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 73729 | 75429.7 | 77730.6 | 79031.1 | 81332 | 83332.8 | |
| Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 | 1104.3 | 1204.7 | |
| Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Technologies & Features
Advanced Composite Technology
Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and moulded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride further, faster.
All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. *Recommended Retail Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary from store to store depending on freighting and assembly costs.