The Giant Defy Advanced 1 2026 is designed to excel over long distances thanks to its responsive yet comfortable carbon frame. Its endurance geometry, precise handling, and efficient performance make it an ideal choice for cyclists seeking smoothness, performance, and stability on the road.
Technical specifications:
Frame: Advanced-grade composite, 12x142 mm thru-axle, disc brakes
Fork: Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, disc brakes
Shock: Not applicable
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS: 404/380 mm, S: 404/380 mm, M: 424/400 mm, M/L: 424/400 mm, L: 444/420 mm, XL: 444/420 mm
Grips: Stratus Lite 3.0
Stem: Giant Contact AeroLight XS: 80 mm, S: 90 mm, M: 100 mm, M/L: 100 mm, L: 110 mm, XL: 110 mm
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14 mm offset
Saddle: Giant Approach
Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2
Front derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2
Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 Di2
Brakes: Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160 mm, [R]160 mm
Brake levers: Shimano 105 Di2
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-36
Chain: KMC X12L-1
Crankset: Shimano 105, 34/50; XS: 165 mm, S: 165 mm, M: 170 mm, M/L: 170 mm, L: 172.5 mm, XL: 172.5 mm
Bottom bracket: Shimano, press fit
Rims: Giant P-R1 Disc, alloy, [F]25 mm, [R]25 mm
Hubs: Giant, alloy, 12 mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim tires
Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5 mm), foldable
Options: tubeless compatible, maximum tire width: 40 mm
Maximum tire clearance: 40 mm
