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2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL

Road

The 2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL 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 SL 0 build comes with SRAM RED AXS shifting and Cadex 36 wheels.

Source: giant-bicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Giant
Model
Defy
Model year
2025
Type
Road
Drivetrain
SRAM RED AXS
Wheels
Cadex 36
Source
giant-bicycles.com
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Geometry by size

2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 998A 380mmB 558mmJ 998mmH 420mmK 75mmC 545mmD 72.5°E 73.5°F 150mmG 480mmL 762mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMMLLXL
Reach(mm)369375380384393402
Stack(mm)527541558577596615
Head tube angle(°)70.571.872.572.572.572.5
Seat tube angle(°)74.574.073.573.073.073.0
Effective top tube(mm)515530545Not available575595
Chainstay length(mm)420420420420420420
Wheelbase(mm)995994998101010251040
BB drop(mm)757575707070
Standover(mm)705733762796814841
Seat tube length(mm)410445480515535565
Head tube length(mm)Not availableNot available150175195215
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Stock build

21 parts

Frame

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

Suspension

Giant Advanced SL Composite OverDrive Aero
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 700c

Drivetrain

Shifter
SRAM RED AXS
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11From the manufacturer: Weight 264 g
SRAM RED AXS
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11From the manufacturer: Weight 264 g
Cassette
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
SRAM RED D1
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface DUBFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 42 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 42 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11
Bottom bracketSpindle interface DUB

Wheels & Tires

Cadex 36
Wheelset
Cadex Classics
TireFrom the manufacturer: Bead Folding

Brakes

SRAM RED AXS HRD
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2From the manufacturer: Caliper mount Flat MountFrom the manufacturer: Weight 363 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Width 800mm
StemBar clamp diameter 31.8mmLength 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 / 140mmWeight ~123 g
Lite 3.0
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, ML, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL 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 SL?
The head tube angle is 72.5 degrees in size ML.
What does the 2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 ship with?
The stock build includes Giant Defy, Giant Advanced SL Composite OverDrive Aero, SRAM RED, and Cadex 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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