GIANT Defy Advanced Pro 1

The "Defy Advanced Pro 1" model from GIANT from 2023 is characterised by its high-quality components and careful workmanship. The price for this bike is EUR 5399. The frame is made of advanced carbon and offers a maximum tyre clearance of 35 mm, which gives the rider flexibility in the choice of tyre width. The fork is also made of full carbon and features the OverDrive2 system and a 12x100 mm axle, which ensures precise steering and stability.

The braking system of the Defy Advanced Pro 1 includes Shimano Ultegra Di2 HRD disc brakes with 160 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear, which offer excellent braking performance and control. The brake levers are also Shimano Ultegra Di2 HRD, which ensures seamless integration with the shifting system. The derailleur is a Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed, with shifters for 2x up front. The front derailleur is also part of the Shimano Ultegra Di2 system, which ensures precise and fast gear changes.

The crankset consists of Shimano Ultegra components with 50/34T chainrings, while the sprocket offers a gradation of 11-34T, which enables a wide range of gears for different types of terrain. The bottom bracket is a Shimano Pressfit, which ensures efficient power transmission.

The handlebar is a GIANT Contact SLR D-Fuse Carbon model, which together with the GIANT Stratus Lite 3.0 grips and the GIANT Contact SL stem offers optimum comfort and control. The wheels consist of GIANT SLR 1 Disc Carbon rims, which are tubeless ready and have a height of 36 mm. The tyres are GIANT Gavia Fondo 0 in size 700x32c, also tubeless ready and equipped with a 170 TPI carcass. The hubs and spokes are also part of the GIANT SLR 1 Disc series.

The saddle is a GIANT Fleet SL model mounted on a GIANT Contact SLR D-Fuse carbon seatpost, which offers additional comfort on long rides. Additional equipment includes a computer mount for stem integration and a tubeless kit containing sealant, valves, tyre levers, a valve core tool and a user manual. Pedals are not included.

The Defy Advanced Pro 1 from GIANT is therefore a powerful and versatile bike that is suitable for demanding riders who value quality and performance.