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2025 Giant Defy Advanced

Road

The 2025 Giant Defy Advanced sits in the middle of the range for road bikes, with a longer rear center. Reach 369 to 402 mm, stack 527 to 615 mm. The Defy Advanced 0 build comes with Shimano 105 Di2 shifting and Giant SLR 2 36 wheels.

Source: giant-bicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Giant
Model
Defy
Model year
2025
Type
Road
Drivetrain
Shimano 105 Di2
Source
giant-bicycles.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2025 Giant Defy Advanced geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 998A 380mmB 558mmJ 998mmH 420mmK 75mmD 72.5°E 73.5°F 150mmG 480mmL 762mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2025 Giant Defy Advanced geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMMLLXL
Reach(mm)369375380384 (from the manufacturer)393402
Stack(mm)527541558577 (from the manufacturer)596615
Head tube angle(°)70.571.872.572.5 (from the manufacturer)72.572.5
Seat tube angle(°)74.574.073.573.0 (from the manufacturer)73.073.0
Chainstay length(mm)420420420420 (from the manufacturer)420420
Wheelbase(mm)9959949981010 (from the manufacturer)10251040
BB drop(mm)75757570 (from the manufacturer)7070
Standover(mm)705733762796 (from the manufacturer)814841
Seat tube length(mm)410445480515 (from the manufacturer)535565
Head tube length(mm)Not availableNot available150175 (from the manufacturer)195215
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Stock build

Defy Advanced 020 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Category EnduranceFrom the manufacturer: Weight 785 g

Suspension

Drivetrain

Shimano 105 Di2
Shifter
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Cassette
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface compactFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface Hollowtech II
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Shell standard PressfitFrom the manufacturer: Weight 55 g

Wheels & Tires

Giant SLR 2 36
Wheelset
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead Folding
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead Folding

Brakes

Shimano 105 Di2
Brake
RotorWeight ~197 g
RotorWeight ~197 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 0°
StemBar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -10°
Lite 3.0
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 310 gFrom the manufacturer: Length 270mm

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Defy Advanced 121 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Category EnduranceFrom the manufacturer: Weight 785 g

Suspension

Drivetrain

Shimano 105 Di2
Shifter
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Cassette
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface compactFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface Hollowtech II
50
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 50 t
34
Chainring
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Shell standard PressfitFrom the manufacturer: Weight 55 g

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 22mm
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead Folding

Brakes

Shimano 105 Di2
Brake

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 0°
StemBar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -10°
Lite 3.0
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 310 gFrom the manufacturer: Length 270mm

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Defy Advanced 219 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Category EnduranceFrom the manufacturer: Weight 785 g

Suspension

Drivetrain

Shimano 105 Di2
Shifter
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Shimano 105 Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Weight 302 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
Cassette
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface press-fitSpeeds 12
Bottom bracketFrom the manufacturer: Shell standard PressfitFrom the manufacturer: Weight 55 g

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 22mm
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Bead Folding

Brakes

Shimano 105 Di2
Brake

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 0°
StemBar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -10°
Lite 3.0
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 310 gFrom the manufacturer: Length 270mm

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, ML, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced in size ML?
In size ML, reach is 384 mm and stack is 577 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced?
The head tube angle is 72.5 degrees in size ML.
What does the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced 0 ship with?
The stock build includes Giant Defy, Giant Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc, Shimano 105 Di2, and Giant SLR 2 36.
Which years of the Giant Defy are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Giant Defy for 2025, 2027, 2026, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.

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