Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 - Arctic Light

 

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.
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.

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
Shock	N/A
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 D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
Saddle	CADEX AMP
Pedals	N/A
Shifters	SRAM RED AXS HRD, ED-RED-E1
Front Derailleur	SRAM RED AXS, FD-RED-E-E1
Rear Derailleur	SRAM RED AXS, RD-RED-E-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 Ultra 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 Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras	Computer mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size