Giant Defy Advanced 2 2015 - Road Bike

If you’re looking for a solid endurance road bike with racing capabilities then the superb Giant Defy Advanced 2 is perfect. For 2015 Giant have completely overhauled their Defy models, keeping only the geometry - the reason why so many love this machine. You can buy the Defy Advanced 2 through a 0% interest Tredz Finance deal.

Frame & Fork

The Advanced 2, like all Defy carbon models is disc brake specific for 2015. Giant made the wholesale switch because of the improved stopping power, consistency and reliability of these braking systems over rim brakes. The Advanced 2 was built from the ground up specifically for disc brakes, meaning Giant were able to reduce frame weight - usually weight is added with the addition of these systems.

Compliance is very important on any endurance bike. Tapered seat stays join the seat post at a lower angle to help diffuse road buzz over a longer distance. This is helped along by the new D-Fuse seat post which has been tuned to offer just the right amount of deflection for smoothing out road impacts. Up-front stiffness is improved with a tapered steerer which also increases steering precision.

The relaxed endurance geometry which has made the Defy so popular remains with a slightly upright position - ideal for long days in the saddle. Lateral stiffness is excellent and power transfer immediate.

Components

Shimano’s excellent 105 drivetrain gives you crisp and reliable performance. Mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors give you all the stopping power you need on the roads, and they won’t be compromised because of weather conditions.

Simply one of the best endurance road bikes for 2015.

The Giant Defy Advanced 2 2015 Features are:

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite

Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Hybrid OverDrive Steerer

Bars: Giant Contact

Stem: Giant Connect, ±8 degree rise

Speed: 22

Front Mech: Shimano 105

Rear Mech: Shimano 105

Shifters Shimano 105

Chainset: Shimano RS500, 34/50

Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit

Cassette: Shimano 105 11-28

Chain: KMC X11L

Front Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc Alloy arm 160mm

Rear Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc Alloy arm 160mm

Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc

Front Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing

Rear Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing

Spokes: Sapim Race

Tyres: Giant P-R3, Flat Guard 700x25mm Front Giant P-R3, Flat Guard 700x25mm Rear

Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite

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