2015 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 Road Bike

There is no better road machine for long, demanding days in the saddle. Think centuries, gran fondos and rough roads. The frame is handcrafted with superlight, professional grade Advanced SL composite that's engineered with endurance geometry and optimized to deliver a smoother and faster ride. It features innovative technologies including disc brakes and the D-Fuse integrated seatpost to reduce road vibration. The oversized and tapered OverDrive 2 steerer tube boosts cornering precision and the MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket deliver precise handling and unmatched pedaling efficiency.

• Professional-grade Advanced SL composite frame with integrated D-Fuse seatpost

• Advanced SL-grade composite fork with full composite OverDrive 2 steerer

• Zipp 202 disc-specific wheelset with Giant P-SLR1 front and rear specific folding tires

• Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 11-speed electronic shifting

• Shimano R785 hydraulic disc brakes

 

FRAME
Sizes	S, M, M/L, L
Colors	Composite/Blue/Red
Frame	Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated D-Fuse seatpost, Electronic ready
Fork	Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer
Shock	N/A

 

COMPONENTS
Handlebar	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8mm
Stem	Giant Contact SLR, OverDrive 2, Composite w/ Titanium bolts
Seatpost	Advanced SL-grade composite, D-Fuse integrated design
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Aliante, K:ium rails
Pedals	N/A

 

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters	Shimano R785 Di2, Electronic
Front Derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic
Brakes	Shimano R785, Hydraulic disc, 140mm
Brake Levers	Shimano R785, Hydraulic disc
Cassette	Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 11-speed
Chain	KMC X11SL
Crankset	Shimano Dura-Ace, 34/50
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, Press Fit

 

WHEELS
Rims	Zipp 202 Disc
Hubs	Zipp 202 Disc
Spokes	Zipp 202 Disc
Tires	Giant P-SLR1, Front and rear specific, 700x25, Folding

 

OTHER
Extras	RideSense, ISP clamp