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Best For: Endurance
Defy Advanced SL 0
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 SL-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.
A new Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, hookless carbon rims (22.4mm inner width) are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), and a 36mm rim depth offers stable, predictable handling in crosswinds.
With greater lateral stiffness and a superlight frame weight of 785g, this is the most efficient Defy ever. The composite frame layup targets smooth-riding performance for long, hard rides. The new D-Fuse SLR seatpost is now lighter and engineered with 40 percent added compliance. The Contact SLR D-Fuse handlebar, also new, features similar D-shaped tubing as the seatpost to absorb shocks and vibrations, plus an 8-degree flare for improved ergonomics and control. Component highlights include the new Contact SLR AeroLight stem with integrated cable routing. A CADEX 36 WheelSystem with superlight hookless carbon rims delivers snappy yet stable handling and superior tubeless tire performance.
Professional-grade raw carbon material is woven in our own composite factory using our most advanced engineering and construction methods including Continuous Fiber Technology, Carbon Nanotube Technology and Fusion Process.
The D-shaped fork steerer tube and corresponding spacers provide an extremely aerodynamic, easier to service system of internally routed brake and derailleur cables.
Proprietary seatpost features a D-shaped composite shaft to better absorb road vibrations without the need for mechanical devices or special inserts. Optimized carbon layup helps increase overall compliance by 40% over previous generation.
Lightweight carbon handlebar with D-shaped tubing combines road-smoothing comfort (40% more compliant than the previous generation) with greater pulling (upward) stiffness for better efficiency while sprinting and climbing.
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.
Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control and comfort.
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.
Composite integrated stem with semi-internal cable routing improves aero performance and aesthetics with wind tunnel-inspired design.
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.
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
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.
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.
175 cm5’9” 181 cm5’11” 187 cm6’2” 193 cm6’4”
| S | M | ML | L | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 44517.5 | 48018.9 | 51520.3 | 53521.1 |
| B | Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| C | Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 53020.9 | 54521.5 | 56022 | 57522.6 |
| D | Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1405.5 | 1505.9 | 1756.9 | 1957.7 |
| E | Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F | Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 |
| G | Trail (mm) (inch) | 63.42.5 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 |
| H | Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 99439.1 | 99839.3 | 101039.8 | 102540.4 |
| I | Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 |
| J | Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 753 | 753 | 702.8 | 702.8 |
| K | Stack (mm) (inch) | 54121.3 | 55822 | 57722.7 | 59623.5 |
| L | Reach (mm) (inch) | 37514.8 | 38015 | 38415.1 | 39315.5 |
| M | Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 73328.9 | 76230 | 79631.3 | 81432 |
| N | Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 |
| O | Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 |
| P | Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 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.
