2026 Defy Advanced SL 0 Road Bike
Fully assembled, tuned, and test-ridden—ready to ride at pickup from any DFW Bike Mart location.
Expected to ship within 3 days
Professionally built and test-ridden before it ships. Arrives mostly assembled with just minimal setup needed. See Reassembly Instructions
Delivered fully assembled and tuned by Bike Mart—ready to ride right at your doorstep within 10 miles of any DFW location.
Ship
Get your bike or equipment delivered to your home directly from Bike Mart via our FedEx or USPS Carrier partners. Adult signature is required for all bike deliveries and for equipment & gear deliveries over $500.
For orders that include a bike, it will be professionally pre-built and shipped to your home with minimal assembly needed. While we try to make it as easy as possible, basic mechanical skills and proper tools are required. For orders that include a frameset please visit our support center to make sure you have the specialty tools and skills required.
If you decide to take your bike to a local retailer for assembly, additional fees will apply.
Pickup
We’ve made it easier than ever to get the gear and bikes you love—fast. With our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) option, you can shop online and pick up your items at your convenience from any of our six DFW locations.
The best part about picking up at a Bike Mart location is that you get the same high quality service with the convenience of having the exact bike or part.
Bikes / Car Racks will be assembled and installed at no extra charge
Delivery
When you select "Home Delivery" at checkout. Your bike will be professionally assembled and the closest Bike Mart store will call you to schedule the delivery.
We offer home delivery for bike purchases only within 10 miles of a Bike Mart location. Contact us if you live beyond 10 miles and we can discuss more options. Additional fees may apply.
In stock bikes will be delivered within 7 days. Warehouse bikes will delivered within 14 days*.
2026 Defy Advanced SL 0 Road Bike
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Advanced SL Composite Technology
Professional Grade raw carbon fiber is woven in our composite factory to produce our lightest, stiffest and highest quality frames. This is the technology used by Giant’s pro racers in almost every cycling discipline.
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Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
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D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
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OverDrive Aero
Found inside the head tube of the Defy, Propel and TCR ranges, the D-shaped fork steerer tube and corresponding spacers provide an extremely aerodynamic, easier to service system of internally routed brake and derailleur cables.
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PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
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Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Overview
Overview
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.
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 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.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colors | Arctic Light/Chrome |
| 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 |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Tires | CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
| Extras | computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, tubeless prepared, 40mm max tire size |
| Max tire clearance | 40mm |
Parts are subject to change without notice. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Geometry
Geometry
All measurements provided in mm unless otherwise noted.
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | |
| ASeat Tube Length (mm) | 410 | 445 | 480 | 515 | 535 | 565 |
| BSeat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| CTop Tube Length (mm) | 515 | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
| DHead Tube Length (mm) | 125 | 135 | 150 | 175 | 195 | 215 |
| EHead Tube Angle (degrees) | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| FFork Rake (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| GTrail (mm) | 71.6 | 63.4 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 |
| HWheelbase (mm) | 995 | 994 | 998 | 1010 | 1025 | 1040 |
| IChain Stay Length (mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| JBottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| KStack (mm) | 527 | 541 | 558 | 577 | 596 | 615 |
| LReach (mm) | 369 | 375 | 380 | 384 | 393 | 402 |
| MStand Over Height (mm) | 705 | 733 | 762 | 796 | 814 | 841 |
| NHandlebar Width (mm) | 404 | 404 | 424 | 424 | 444 | 444 |
| OStem Length (mm) | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| PCrank Length (mm) | 165 | 165 | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 |
This Geometry Chart is provided by the Manufactuer. Chat with us if you have any questions.
Sizing
Sizing
| size | inches | cm |
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| XS | 5’3” - 5’6” | 160 - 168 |
| S | 5’5” - 5’9” | 166 - 174 |
| M | 5’8” - 5’11” | 172 - 180 |
| ML | 5’10” - 6’1” | 178 - 186 |
| L | 6’0” - 6’4” | 184 - 192 |
| XL | 6’3” - 6’6” | 190 - 198 |
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Chat with us if you have any questions.
