2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL 1

Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship series of the new Defy range is back to reclaim its title as the pinnacle of endurance road. It’s the perfect choice for the sportive or gran fondo that’s circled on your calendar.

Colours: Moonstone
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Frame: Advanced SL-Grade Composite, disc
Fork: Advanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, disc
Shock: N/A
Handlebar: Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:40/42cm, S:40/42cm, M:42/44cm, M/L:42/44cm, L:44/46cm, XL:44/46cm
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: Giant Fleet SLR
Pedals: N/A
Shifters: SRAM Force AXS
Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS
Brakes: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic, SRAM CenterLine XR rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic
Cassette: SRAM Force, 12-speed, 10x36
Chain: SRAM Force D1
Crankset: SRAM Force D2 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit
Rims: Giant SLR 1 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
Hubs: [F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 30t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
Tyres: CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: Computer mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size