| Size | Height Range |
| X-Small | 5'2"-5'7" |
| Small | 5'5"-5'9" |
| Medium | 5'7"-5'11" |
| Medium/Large | 5'10"-6'2" |
| Large | 6'0"-6'4" |
| X-Large | 6'2"-6'6" |
With effortless efficiency and quiet compliance, this lightweight endurance road machine helps you ride stronger and longer. The composite frame and purpose-built components smooth out rough roads and minimize fatigue.
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-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
New Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, alloy rims are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), providing predictable handling and stability from asphalt to cobbles.
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Defy Advanced 2
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With effortless efficiency and quiet compliance, this lightweight endurance road machine helps you ride stronger and longer. The composite frame and purpose-built components smooth out rough roads and minimize fatigue.
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-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
New Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, alloy rims are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), providing predictable handling and stability from asphalt to cobbles.
SPECIFICATIONS
GEOMETRY
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Seat Tube Length (inch) | 16.1 | 17.5 | 18.9 | 20.3 | 21.1 | 22.2 |
| B Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| C Top Tube Length (inch) | 20.3 | 20.9 | 21.5 | 22 | 22.6 | 23.4 |
| D Head Tube Length (inch) | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| E Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F Fork Rake (inch) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| G Trail (inch) | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| H Wheelbase (inch) | 39.2 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 |
| I Chain Stay Length (inch) | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| J Bottom Bracket Drop (inch) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| K Stack (inch) | 20.7 | 21.3 | 22 | 22.7 | 23.5 | 24.2 |
| L Reach (inch) | 14.5 | 14.8 | 15 | 15.1 | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| M Stand Over Height (inch) | 27.8 | 28.9 | 30 | 31.3 | 32 | 33.1 |
| N Handlebar Width (inch) | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| O Stem Length (inch) | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| P Crank Length (inch) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
FEATURES
Key Technologies
D-Fuse
The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.
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Compact Road Design
The world's first Compact Road frame is introduced and ridden by the ONCE ProTour team. With a dramatically sloping toptube and a compact rear triangle, the new design increases rigidity, improves handling and reduces weight. ONCE rider Joseba Beloki will ride the Giant TCR (Total Compact Road) to two Tour de France podiums.
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Overdrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
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Tubeless System
Whether you’re cornering in a crit, climbing technical singletrack or cruising through the city, you'll be free to ride without worrying about your bike's tires on your next adventure.
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Advanced Forged Composite Technology
A state-of-the-art high-pressure molding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fiber components that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than similar components made from aluminum. This technology is used in critical performance parts such as Maestro Suspension rocker links.
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