2026 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

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: Arctic Light
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
Handlebar: Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:38/40cm, S:38/40cm, M:40/42cm, M/L:40/42cm, L:42/44cm, XL:42/44cm
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 se SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
Saddle: CADEX AMP
Shifters: SRAM RED AXS HRD, ED-RED-E1
Front Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS, FD-RED-E-E1
Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS HRD, ED-RED-E1
Brakes: SRAM RED AXS HRD, ED-RED-E1, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM RED AXS HRD, ED-RED-E1
Cassette: SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10-36
Chain: SRAM RED E1, 12-speed
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 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm
Hubs: [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Low Friction Hub, 48t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke
Tyres: CADEX Race GC, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: Computer mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size