2026 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 Road Bike
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Product Description
2026 GIANT DEFY ADVANCED SL 0 ROAD BIKE
Key Performance Factors
Functional simplicity
Free of cumbersome gimmickry, the frameset is one of the lightest in its category. With a perfect balance of high-performance reactivity and all-day comfort, it offers a “less is more” experience for modern endurance road riding.
Engineered compliance
Advanced SL-grade composite frame and fork are specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smooth and efficient ride quality that minimizes fatigue on long rides. The new D-Fuse components work together to further absorb road shocks and vibrations.
Total control
A new Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, hookless carbon rims (22.4mm inner width) are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), and a 40mm rim depth offers stable, predictable handling in crosswinds.
SPECIFICATION
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR 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 SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset |
| Saddle | CADEX AMP |
| Shifters | SRAM RED AXS E1 |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS E1 |
| Brakes | SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED AXS hydraulic |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10x36 |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED E1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB ceramic, press fit |
| Rims | CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm |
| Hubs | [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48T ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke |
| Tires | CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
| Extras | computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size |
| Max Tyre Clearance | 40mm |