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Road · Non-electric

2027 Giant Defy Advanced 2

Selected size
Original MSRP: $3,300.00

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Road · Non-electric

2026 Giant Defy Advanced 2

Selected size
Original MSRP: $3,300.00

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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Selected-size geometry

Geometry overlay

Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.

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Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2027 Giant Defy Advanced 2Size M · 50/34T · 11–36T

Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range481%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.8 mphHighest gear32.9 mph

Rear tire: 700C×32.

2026 Giant Defy Advanced 2Size M · 50/34T · 11–36T

Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range481%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.8 mphHighest gear32.9 mph

Rear tire: 700C×32.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2027 Giant Defy Advanced 2

2026 Giant Defy Advanced 2

Overview

Model Year

2027

2026

Brand

Giant

Model

Defy Advanced 2

Bicycle Type

Road

Original MSRP

$3,300.00

Colors

Pearl White, Tidal Green

Abyss Black/Chrome, Spruce

Sizes

XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Fork Material

Carbon Fiber

Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

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

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11x36

Chain

KMC X12L-1

Brakes

Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Shimano 105 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

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

Stem

Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm

Saddle

Giant Approach

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Rims

Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm

Spokes

Sapim

Front Tire

Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

Rear Tire

Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle

Geometry size

Reach

380 mm

Stack

558 mm

Head-tube angle

72.5°

Seat-tube angle

73.5°

Seat tube

480 mm

Head tube

150 mm

Chainstay / rear center

420 mm

Wheelbase

998 mm

Bottom-bracket drop

75 mm

Standover height

762 mm

Fork offset / rake

50 mm

Trail

58.6 mm

Wheel size

—

700C

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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