Description
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.
Tech Specs
| 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/S: 404/380mm, M/M/L: 424/400mm, L/XL: 444/420mm) |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR AeroLight (XS: 80mm, S: 90mm, M/M/L: 100mm, L/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 (Front: 160mm, Rear: 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/S: 165mm, M/M/L: 170mm, L/XL: 172.5mm) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB ceramic, press fit |
| Rims | CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem (Front: 40mm, Rear: 40mm) |
| Front Hub | CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | 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 |
| Max Tire Clearance | 40mm |
| Extras | Computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared |
| Frame Technology | Advanced SL Composite - Professional grade raw carbon fiber |
| Design | Compact Road Design with downward sloping toptube |
| Compliance System | D-Fuse Technology (seatpost and handlebar system) |
| Fork Steerer | OverDrive Aero - D-shaped fork steerer tube with internally routed cables |
| Bottom Bracket Design | PowerCore - 86mm wide integrated design with asymmetric chainstays |