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Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship series of the new Defy range is back to reclaim its title as the pinnacle of endurance road. It’s the perfect choice for the sportive or gran fondo that’s circled on your calendar.
Key Performance Factors
Functional simplicity
Engineered compliance
Total control
Advanced SL Composite Technology
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.
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.
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 farther, faster.
OverDrive Aero
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.
PowerCore
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Colours |
Arctic Light/Chrome |
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Frame |
Advanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc |
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Fork |
Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
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Handlebar |
Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm |
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Stem |
Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
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Seatpost |
Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset |
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Saddle |
CADEX AMP |
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Pedals |
PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED |
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Shifters |
SRAM RED AXS E1 |
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Front Derailleur |
SRAM RED AXS E1 |
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Rear Derailleur |
SRAM RED AXS E1 |
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Brakes |
SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
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Brake Levers |
SRAM RED AXS hydraulic |
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Cassette |
SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10x36 |
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Chain |
SRAM RED E1 |
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Crankset |
SRAM RED E1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
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Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB ceramic press fit |
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Rims |
CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm |
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Hubs |
[F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48T ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
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Spokes |
CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke |
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Tyres |
CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
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Extras |
Computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size |
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Max Tyre Clearance |
40mm |
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Weight |
The 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. |
