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Best For: Endurance
Defy Advanced 2
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.
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.
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.
With an all-new composite chassis that combines efficiency with compliance, this endurance road machine will have you logging more miles at a greater average speed. The combination of a D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar, both featuring D-shaped tubing to better absorb shocks and vibrations, helps you stay smooth no matter how rough the road. The new Contact AeroLight stem has cleanly integrated cable routing. And the frameset offers clearance for high-volume tires up to 38mm.
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 is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
Proprietary seatpost features a D-shaped composite shaft to absorb road vibrations without the need for mechanical devices or special inserts. Optimized carbon layup helps increase overall compliance.
Lightweight carbon handlebar with D-shaped tubing combines road-smoothing comfort with greater pulling (upward) stiffness for better efficiency while sprinting and climbing.
Composite integrated stem with internal cable routing improves aero performance and aesthetics with wind tunnel-inspired design.
A massively oversized bottom bracket area features a fully integrated 86mm wide design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and increased stability on the non-driveside.
Frame/handlebar/stem feature unique cable porting for sleek, non-cluttered appearance and performance.
The frame and fork are engineered specifically for flat-mount disc-brakes, including front and rear 12mm thru-axles for reliable braking performance in all weather and road conditions.
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 molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
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.
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Found inside the head tube of the Defy, Propel and TCR ranges, the D-shaped fork steerer tube and corresponding spacers provide an extremely aerodynamic, easier to service system of internally routed brake and derailleur cables.
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
169 cm5’7” 175 cm5’9” 181 cm5’11” 193 cm6’4”
| XS | S | M | L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 41016.1 | 44517.5 | 48018.9 | 53521.1 |
| B | Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° |
| C | Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 51520.3 | 53020.9 | 54521.5 | 57522.6 |
| D | Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1204.7 | 1405.5 | 1505.9 | 1957.7 |
| E | Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F | Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 |
| G | Trail (mm) (inch) | 71.62.8 | 63.42.5 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 |
| H | Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 99539.2 | 99439.1 | 99839.3 | 102540.4 |
| I | Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 |
| J | Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 753 | 753 | 753 | 702.8 |
| K | Stack (mm) (inch) | 52720.7 | 54121.3 | 55822 | 59623.5 |
| L | Reach (mm) (inch) | 36914.5 | 37514.8 | 38015 | 39315.5 |
| M | Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 70527.8 | 73328.9 | 76230 | 81432 |
| N | Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 |
| O | Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 |
| P | Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 |
| Q | Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
The specifications, colors, and availability of the products can be subjects to alter without prior notification. For availability and prices, please contact the retailers in your city / country.
