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Defy Advanced SL Frameset
$3,800

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Assembly Included
Bicycles ordered online will be fulfilled fully assembled through an authorized Giant Retailer. We do not allow our bicycles to be shipped directly to a consumer. There is a $75 shipping fee on all non-e-bikes and a $95 shipping fee on all e-bikes. Orders may be available for pick up the same day as order submission or may take up to 10 business days to arrive; bikes shipped to your local retailer will need extra time to be assembled.
The price for your bike includes professional assembly by an Authorized Giant Retailer. Your purchase price also includes a basic fitting (seat height, shifter/brake lever positioning) to make sure you’re on the right size bike. If you are looking to really dial in your ride position, many retailers offer more thorough bike fitting systems (Giant Right Ride, etc.) which are not included in the price of bikes purchased through Giant WebLink.
All bicycles purchased through Giant WebLink come with a FREE 30-Day check-up at the local retailer where the order was picked up!
*Note, installation of gear or components is not included in the purchase. Please contact your local retailer for installation costs.
Original Owners
Register for Lifetime Limited Warranty
Giant warrants for the original owner only the frame, rigid fork, or original component parts of each new Giant brand bicycle to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the following specified periods:
Warranty of lifetime for
- The bicycle frame, except on models intended for downhill purposes.
Warranty of ten years for
- Rigid forks.
Warranty of three years for
- Frames on models intended for downhill purpose.
Warranty of two years for
- Electronic E-bike components
- E-bike Battery
Warranty of one year for
- Paint finish and decals.
- All other original parts, including rear shock linkages, but excluding non-Giant Brand parts, suspension forks, and rear shock absorbers. (All non-Giant brand parts, suspension forks, and rear shock absorbers shall be covered exclusively by the stated warranty of their original manufacturer.)
Learn more about our Warranty Policy, here.
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Within 14 Days
Free Returns
Bicycles must be returned to your Giant retailer:
Bring your order, with proof of purchase, to the local Authorized Giant retailer who assembled your bike. You may be eligible for a full refund of the purchase price plus any applicable tax, not including initial shipping and handling charges (S&H) fees, so long as any such bicycle is like-new and undamaged.
To make a return for a refund, please follow these guidelines:
- Returns will be accepted within 14 days of invoice
- Items must be in like-new, unused condition and undamaged
- Proof of purchase is required
- Credit will be issued to original credit card used for purchase
Items ineligible for return:
- The item was not purchased from Giant Bicycle, Inc.
- The item was invoiced more than 14 days ago
- The item has been used
- The item is not in new condition
- The item was marked "final sale"
- The item was marked "clearance"
- The item was damaged by improper use or accident
Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship frameset of the new Defy range represents the pinnacle of endurance road performance. The frame and fork are both crafted from Giant's pro-level Advanced SL-grade composite, and the new SLR D-Fuse seatpost adds a small amount of flexing action (up to 7mm) for road-smoothing compliance.
Techs & Features

Professional Grade raw carbon fiber is woven in our composite factory to produce our lightest, stiffest and highest quality frames. This is the technology used by Giant’s pro racers in almost every cycling discipline.

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.

The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.

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.

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.
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”
169 cm5’7”
- S
- 165 cm5’5”
175 cm5’9”
- M
- 171 cm5’7”
181 cm5’11”
- ML
- 177 cm5’10”
187 cm6’2”
- L
- 183 cm6’0”
193 cm6’4”
- XL
- 189 cm6’2”
199 cm6’6”

| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 41016.1 | 44517.5 | 48018.9 | 51520.3 | 53521.1 | 56522.2 |
| B Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| C Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 51520.3 | 53020.9 | 54521.5 | 56022 | 57522.6 | 59523.4 |
| D Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1254.9 | 1355.3 | 1505.9 | 1756.9 | 1957.7 | 2158.5 |
| E Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 |
| G Trail (mm) (inch) | 71.62.8 | 63.42.5 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 | 58.62.3 |
| H Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 99539.2 | 99439.1 | 99839.3 | 101039.8 | 102540.4 | 104040.9 |
| I Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 |
| J Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 753 | 753 | 753 | 702.8 | 702.8 | 702.8 |
| K Stack (mm) (inch) | 52720.7 | 54121.3 | 55822 | 57722.7 | 59623.5 | 61524.2 |
| L Reach (mm) (inch) | 36914.5 | 37514.8 | 38015 | 38415.1 | 39315.5 | 40215.8 |
| M Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 70527.8 | 73328.9 | 76230 | 79631.3 | 81432 | 84133.1 |
| N Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 | 44017.3 |
| O Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 | 1104.3 |
| P Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 |
| Q Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
- SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
- ColorsRaw Carbon/Airglow, Artic Blast/Iris
- FrameAdvanced SL-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc
- ForkAdvanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
- SeatpostGiant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
- Extrascomputer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size
- Max Tire Clearance40mm
- WeightThe most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
*All specifications and prices listed are subject to change without notice.
Actual weight may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, color variations, frame size and variability in production components.
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*All specifications and prices listed are subject to change without notice.
Actual weight may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, color variations, frame size and variability in production components.
