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Ride further in comfort with the Giant Defy Advanced 2 men’s endurance road bike. Lightweight carbon frame, D-Fuse compliance, tubeless wheels and smooth, efficient performance.

Ride further in comfort with the Giant Defy Advanced 2 men’s endurance road bike. Lightweight carbon frame, D-Fuse compliance, tubeless wheels and smooth, efficient performance.

Giant

2026 Giant Defy Advanced 2 Mens Road Bike - Abyss Black/Chrome

£2,299.00
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2026 Giant Defy Advanced 2 Mens Road Bike - Abyss Black/Chrome

Season:2026

Brand:Giant

Code:9031023BlkBLK

The Giant Defy Advanced 2 is a lightweight endurance road bike engineered for riders who want exceptional comfort, efficiency, and confident control on long rides. Built around Giant’s Advanced-grade composite frame, the Defy Advanced 2 smooths out rough roads, reduces fatigue, and delivers a fast yet forgiving ride quality, perfect for sportive events, endurance training, and all-day road adventures.

  • Advanced-grade composite endurance road frame and fork
  • Lightweight, fatigue-reducing design for long-distance riding
  • D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for enhanced compliance and comfort
  • Tubeless-ready wheels compatible with tyres up to 38mm
  • Compact Road geometry for balanced performance and fit
  • OverDrive Aero system with clean internal cable routing
  • Ideal for endurance road cycling, sportives, and long training rides

Designed with functional simplicity, the Defy Advanced 2 focuses on what matters most: low weight, responsive handling, and outstanding ride comfort. Giant’s proven Compact Road geometry ensures a precise fit across all sizes, while the endurance-tuned carbon layup balances stiffness and vertical compliance for efficient power transfer without harshness.

The frame and fork are paired with D-Fuse technology, including a D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar that work together to absorb road vibrations and shocks, keeping you fresher for longer distances. Wide, tubeless-ready alloy wheels allow for high-volume tyres up to 38mm, improving grip, comfort, and stability across everything from smooth tarmac to broken asphalt and cobbles.

Internal cable routing is handled by Giant’s OverDrive Aero system, using a D-shaped steerer and spacers to improve aerodynamics, reduce clutter, and simplify maintenance. Combined with Giant’s integrated Tubeless System, the Defy Advanced 2 delivers fewer punctures, lower rolling resistance, and a smoother, faster ride.

Whether you’re building endurance, tackling long weekend rides, or pushing further than ever before, the Giant Defy Advanced 2 Men’s Road Bike is built to help you ride stronger, longer, and more comfortably.

Technical Information
  • Sizes
    XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
  • Colours
    Abyss Black/Chrome, Spruce
  • Frame
    Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
  • Fork
    Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
  • Handlebar
    Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm
  • Grips
    Stratus Lite 3.0
  • Stem
    Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
  • Saddle
    Giant Approach
  • Shifters
    Shimano 105
  • Front derailleur
    Shimano 105
  • Rear derailleur
    Shimano 105
  • Brakes
    Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
  • Brake levers
    Shimano 105
  • Cassette
    Shimano 105, 11x36
  • Chain
    KMC X12L-1
  • Crankset
    Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
  • Bottom bracket
    Shimano, press fit
  • Rims
    Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
  • Hubs
    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
  • Spokes
    Sapim
  • Tyres
    Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
  • Extras
    tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size
  • Max tyre clearance
    40mm
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying. Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Sizing Information

SIZING

Size in ft5'2" - 5'5"5'5" - 5'9"5'8" - 5'11"5'10" - 6'1"6'0" - 6'4"6'3" - 6'6"
Size in cm160 - 168cm164 - 174cm172 - 180cm178- 186cm184 - 192cm190 - 198cm
Bike SizeXSSMMLLXL

GEOMETRY

SizeXSSMMLLXL
Seat Tube Length410mm445mm480mm515mm535mm565mm
Seat Tube Angle74.5°74°73.5°73°73°73°
Top Tube Length515mm530mm545mm560mm575mm595mm
Head Tube Length125mm135mm150mm175mm195mm215mm
Head Tube Angle70.5°71.8°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
Fork Rake50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
Trail71.6mm63.4mm58.6mm58.6mm58.6mm58.6mm
Wheelbase995mm994mm998mm1010mm1025mm1040mm
Chainstay Length420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm
Bottom Bracket75mm75mm75mm70mm70mm70mm
Stack527mm541mm558mm577mm596mm615mm
Reach369mm375mm380mm384mm393mm402mm
Stand Over Height705mm733mm762mm796mm814mm841mm
Handlebar Width410mm410mm430mm430mm450mm450mm
Stem Length80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Crank Length165mm165mm170mm170mm172mm172mm
Wheel Size700c700c700c700c700c700c
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