The Giant Defy Advanced 1 2021 Road Bike in Blue lets you choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This smooth-riding endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides on all types of roads. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, the Defy Advanced is engineered with tube shapes that are optimised to absorb road shocks and vibrations.

Even with its smooth ride quality, it still delivers a lightweight, stiff and lively feel when you’re climbing, accelerating and cornering. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it an efficient, high-performance ride quality that helps you push new limits of endurance. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road. A tubeless Giant WheelSystem and tyres boost speed and efficiency with a reduced risk of flats. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat-mount disc brake tabs and 12mm thru-axles.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Engineered compliance – Advanced Composite frame is specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smoother ride quality and less fatigue on long rides. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system works seamlessly with the frame to absorb road shocks and vibrations.
• Total control – Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
• Versatility – Endurance road geometry, added tyre clearance (up to 35mm) and disc-brake integration allow you to tackle a variety of roads and conditions, from smooth pavement to rugged backroads and mountain passes.

​Full specification:

• Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc. Compatible with fenders
• Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
• Number of Gears: 22
• Gear Shifters: Shimano Ultegra
• Chainset: Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
• Chainrings: 34/50
• Rear Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11×34
• Chain: KMC X11EL-1
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit
• Pedals: N/A
• Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
• Front Hub: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
• Rear Hub: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
• Front Tyre: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding (max tyre width possible: 35mm)
• Rear Tyre: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding (max tyre width possible: 35mm)
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic
• Handlebars: Giant Contact SL D-Fuse
• Stem: Giant Contact
• Saddle: Contact Approach
• Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite
• Accessories: tubeless prepared
• Weight: 8.8kg