2026 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: Dark Green
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: Giant Fleet SLR
Shifters: SRAM Force AXS HRD, ED-Force-E1
Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS, FD-Force-E-E1
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS HRD, ED-Force-E1
Brakes: SRAM Force AXS HRD, ED-Force-E1, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM Force AXS HRD, ED-Force-E1
Cassette: SRAM Force E1 XG-1270, 10-36
Chain: SRAM Force-E1, 12-speed
Crankset: SRAM Force 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, press fit
Rims: Giant SLR 0 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm
Hubs: [F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 40t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Giant Aero Carbon Spoke
Tyres: CADEX Race GC, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: Computer mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size