Good choice if...
Beginners and high-mileage riders who value comfort and control over maximum aggression.
Endurance road bike
Model year 2025Giant Defy Advanced 2
Giant Defy Advanced 2 is a endurance road bike with comfort-focused geometry, high comfort and a lively character.
Buying advice in short
Beginners and high-mileage riders who value comfort and control over maximum aggression.
TypeEndurance road bike
FrameCarbon frame
GeometryComfort-focused
Weight8.7 kg
Less logical if...
Less logical if you want an aggressive, ultra-light race bike.
Pay attention to...
This bike combines carbon frame, comfort-focused geometry and lively speed.
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Choose if
- Beginners and high-mileage riders who value comfort and control over maximum aggression.
- You want a endurance road bike for tarmac and mixed surfaces with high comfort.
- You want a lighter frame and a sportier feel when accelerating or climbing.
Less suitable if
- Less logical if you want an aggressive, ultra-light race bike.
- You mostly ride short, fast races and value aerodynamics above comfort.
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Key properties
- Type
- Endurance road bike
- Use
- Tarmac and mixed surfaces
- Frame
- Carbon frame
- Geometry
- Comfort-focused
- Comfort
- High
- Speed
- Lively
- Weight
- 8.7 kg
- Groupset/components
- Shimano 105
- Carbon frame
- Yes
- Disc brakes
- Yes
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Price indication€2,600.00 - €3,600.00
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