Description
High Performance Carbon Endurance Frame and Agility
The high-value Giant Defy Advanced 2 2022 introduces uncompromised speed and structural compliance directly into your competitive road riding and gran fondo goals. For a long time, traditional endurance road bikes suffered from heavy setups that compromised vital climbing agility and sluggishly dulled acceleration. However, this high-performance endurance machine completely rewrites that narrative by optimizing structural engineering. Giant builds this ultra-responsive chassis using premium Advanced-Grade Composite raw carbon material to achieve a baseline weight of just 8.7 kg. Consequently, endurance riders can power up steep mountain switchbacks with exceptional efficiency.
Engineered Compliance and Double D-Fuse Vibration Control
Harsh, high-frequency road vibrations from cracked tarmac and rough chip-seal surfaces can cause quick rider fatigue and upper-body muscle strain. Therefore, Giant integrates its innovative, race-proven D-Fuse technology directly into both the seating and steering components of the cockpit layout. The specialized D-shaped carbon composite seatpost and matching Giant Contact SL D-Fuse aluminum handlebar flex subtly under load to absorb severe road shocks seamlessly. Concurrently, this advanced setup retains excellent lateral stiffness for sharp, out-of-the-saddle climbing efforts. Additionally, the full carbon OverDrive fork sharpens front-end tracking precision so you can slice through tricky descents with complete poise.
| Frame Material | Advanced-Grade Composite Carbon, OLD142mm, integrated seat clamp, disc |
|---|---|
| Front Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Composite OverDrive Column, 12mm Axle |
| Drivetrain / Gears | 22-Speed (2 x 11 Configuration) |
| Shifters / Levers | Shimano 105 11S Mechanical Dual Control Brake/Shift Levers |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, Direct Mount type |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 11-Speed Mechanical |
| Brakeset System | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc, TR F:160mm and R:140mm Rotors |
| Cassette / Chain | Shimano HG700 11S, 11-34T / KMC X11EL high-efficiency chain |
| Crankset / BB Set | Shimano RS510 Compact 34/50T / Shimano RS500 Press Fit (BB86) |
| Handlebar Tech | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse alloy drop handlebar, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar Stem | Giant Contact alloy stem, 31.8mm interface |
| Seatpost / Saddle | Giant D-Fuse Composite Carbon compliance post / Giant Approach saddle |
| Wheelset Type | Giant P-R2 Disc Wheelset, 24H, 12mm Thru-Axles, Sapim Race 14-15G spokes |
| Tyres / Clearance | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, 700x32C, Tubeless Ready / 35mm max clearance |
| Available Colors | Deep Lake (Exclusive In-Stock Option) |
| Baseline Weight | 8.7 kg (Measured on 445mm / Size S frame setup) |
