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Take your endurance road riding to the next level with the Giant Defy Advanced SL where speed meets comfort for the ultimate long-distance experience.
Take your endurance road riding to the next level with the Giant Defy Advanced SL where speed meets comfort for the ultimate long-distance experience.
Giant

2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL Road Bike Frameset - Arctic Blast

£3,499.00
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2025 Giant Defy Advanced SL Road Bike Frameset - Arctic Blast

Season:2025

Brand:Giant

Code:1916002ArcticBlast

Build your dream endurance race bike with the Giant Defy Advanced SL Frameset, designed for speed, comfort, and long-distance performance. This superlight, ultra-smooth frameset is the flagship model of the Defy range, crafted from Advanced SL-grade composite for the perfect balance of stiffness, compliance, and aerodynamics. Whether you're pushing the pace on long road rides or tackling epic endurance challenges, the Defy Advanced SL delivers unmatched efficiency and ride quality.

  • Advanced SL Composite Technology – Giant’s pro-level carbon fibre, engineered for maximum stiffness, reduced weight, and race-winning performance.
  • Compact Road Design – A sloping top tube creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer frame with an optimized fit.
  • OverDrive Aero – D-shaped steerer tube and spacers for enhanced aerodynamics and a clean, internally routed cable system.
  • D-Fuse Seatpost for Road Compliance – Proprietary “D” shaped seatpost absorbs road vibrations, providing a smoother, more comfortable ride over long distances.
  • PowerCore Bottom Bracket – Oversized BB and asymmetric chainstays ensure maximum power transfer, increased stiffness, and rock-solid stability.

Why Choose the Giant Defy Advanced SL Frameset

  • Designed for endurance – Perfect for long rides, sportives, and racing.
  • Ultra-light & stiff – Made for speed and efficiency without sacrificing comfort.
  • Proven race-winning technology – Used by Giant’s top professional riders.

Take your endurance road riding to the next level with the Giant Defy Advanced SL Frameset, where speed meets comfort for the ultimate long-distance experience.

Start your custom build today.

Technical Information
  • Sizes
    S, M, M/L, L, XL
  • Colors
    Gloss Artic Blast/Iris
  • 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
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset
  • Shifters
    Compatible with Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS/eTap, new Campgnolo Super Record groupsets.
  • Bottom Bracket
    Press fit 41x86.5mm. Not included
  • Extras
    Out front computer mount, fender mount, water bottle cages, headset and spacers, axles
  • Max Tyre Clearance
    40mm
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying. Please note that this bike does not come with pedals.
Sizing Information

SIZING

Size in ft5'2" - 5'7"5'5" - 5'9"5'7" - 5'11"5'10" - 6'2"6'0" - 6'4"6'2" - 6'6"
Size in cm157 - 169cm165 - 175cm171 - 181cm177- 187cm183 - 193cm189 - 199cm
Bike SizeXSSMMLLXL

GEOMETRY

SizeSMMLLXL
Seat Tube Length445mm480mm515mm535mm565mm
Seat Tube Angle74°73.5°73°73°73°
Top Tube Length530mm545mm560mm575mm595mm
Head Tube Length140mm150mm175mm195mm215mm
Head Tube Angle71.8°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
Fork Rake50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
Trail63.4mm58.6mm58.6mm58.6mm58.6mm
Wheelbase994mm998mm1010mm1025mm1040mm
Chainstay Length420mm420mm420mm420mm420mm
Bottom Bracket75mm75mm70mm70mm70mm
Stack541mm558mm577mm596mm615mm
Reach375mm380mm384mm393mm402mm
Stand Over Height733mm762mm796mm814mm841mm
Handlebar Width400mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Crank Length170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Wheel Size700c700c700c700c700c
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