Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2027 Giant Defy Advanced 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900001208

Overview

Model year	2027
Brand	Giant
Model	Defy Advanced 2
Bicycle type	Road
Archive ID	900001208
Original MSRP	$3,300.00
Colors	Pearl White; Tidal Green
Sizes	XS; S; M; M/L; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
Frame material	Carbon Fiber
Fork	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

Brakes	Shimano 105 Di2 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 · XS

Seat tube	410 mm
Top tube	515 mm
Head tube	125 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	995 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	369 mm
Stack	527 mm
Standover height	705 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	71.6 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	410 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube	445 mm
Top tube	530 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	71.8°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	994 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	375 mm
Stack	541 mm
Standover height	733 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	63.4 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	410 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	480 mm
Top tube	545 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	998 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	380 mm
Stack	558 mm
Standover height	762 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.6 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	430 mm

Geometry · ML

Seat tube	515 mm
Top tube	560 mm
Head tube	175 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1010 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	384 mm
Stack	577 mm
Standover height	796 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.6 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	430 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	535 mm
Top tube	575 mm
Head tube	195 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1025 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	393 mm
Stack	596 mm
Standover height	814 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.6 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	450 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	565 mm
Top tube	595 mm
Head tube	215 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1040 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	402 mm
Stack	615 mm
Standover height	841 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.6 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	450 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.