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- Defy Advanced SL 0 Road Bike - Arctic Light (2026)

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Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship series of the new Defy range is back to reclaim its title as the pinnacle of endurance road. It’s the perfect choice for the sportive or gran fondo that’s circled on your calendar.
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 SL-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
A new Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, hookless carbon rims (22.4mm inner width) are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), and a 40mm rim depth offers stable, predictable handling in crosswinds.
Specification:
Frame: Advanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc
Fork: Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Handlebar: Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm
Stem: Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
Saddle: CADEX AMP
Pedals: Not supplied
Shifters: SRAM RED AXS E1
Front Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS E1
Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS E1
Brakes: SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM RED AXS hydraulic
Cassette: SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10x36
Chain: SRAM RED E1
Crankset: SRAM RED E1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB ceramic, press fit
Rims: CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm
Hubs: [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48T ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke
Tyres: CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: Computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared
Max Tyre Clearance: 40mm
Go long. Go fast. Superlight and silky smooth, the flagship series of the new Defy range is back to reclaim its title as the pinnacle of endurance road. It’s the perfect choice for the sportive or gran fondo that’s circled on your calendar.
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 SL-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
A new Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, hookless carbon rims (22.4mm inner width) are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires (up to 38mm), and a 40mm rim depth offers stable, predictable handling in crosswinds.
Specification:
Frame: Advanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc
Fork: Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Handlebar: Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm
Stem: Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
Saddle: CADEX AMP
Pedals: Not supplied
Shifters: SRAM RED AXS E1
Front Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS E1
Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS E1
Brakes: SRAM RED AXS E1 hydraulic, SRAM PaceLine X rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: SRAM RED AXS hydraulic
Cassette: SRAM RED XG-1290, 12-speed, 10x36
Chain: SRAM RED E1
Crankset: SRAM RED E1 DUB, 33/46 with power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB ceramic, press fit
Rims: CADEX Ultra 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm
Hubs: [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48T ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: CADEX Super Aero Carbon Spoke
Tyres: CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding
Extras: Computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared
Max Tyre Clearance: 40mm