Giant Defy Advanced 3 User Manual

Performance, Defy advanced 3, Road

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Advanced-grade composite ensures precise frame alignment and structural perfection, with aero
sculpted main tubes and a new Vector aero seatpost to give you every edge on those solo efforts.
Ride-tuned composite layup and endurance position geometry let you ride longer and stronger than
ever before.

— 10-speed Shimano 105 shifting with Ultegra rear derailleur
— Crank Brothers Smarty pedals
— Mavic CXP22 rims, Formula sealed hubs/SAPIM race spokes, wheelset
— Available in both compact double and triple drivetrains

*Seat angle is actual
**Toptube is measured from the center of the headtube horizontally back to the top of the effective extension of the seattube
***Standover height is based on the largest size tire that will fit the bike, not necessarily the included size tire

FRAME

SIZES

XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL

COLORS

Team Blue/Silver/Composite

FRAME

Advanced-Grade Composite

FORK

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy

OverDrive Steerer

SHOCK

N / A

COMPONENTS

HANDLEBAR

Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend 31.8

STEM

Giant Alloy 4-bolt

SEATPOST

Vector Composite Seatpost

SADDLE

Giant Performance

PEDALS

Crank Brothers Smarty

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFTERS

Shimano 105

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano 105

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Ultegra

BRAKES

Tektro R530 Dual Pivot

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano 105

CASSETTE

Shimano 105 12/27, 10-speed

CHAIN

Shimano 105

CRANKSET DOUBLE

FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 34/50

CRANKSET TRIPLE

FSA Gossamer MegaExo, 30/39/50

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press

Fit

WHEELS

RIMS

Mavic CXP22

HUBS

Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing

24/28h

SPOKES

SAPIM Race, 14/15g

TIRES

Michelin Speedium 2, 700x25

Folding

EXTRAS

Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

Performance

ROAD

features

Frame Technology

Specifications

Actual
Frame Size

Part Number Part Number Head Angle Seat Angle* Toptube**

Headtube

Chainstay

Wheelbase

Standover
Height***

centimeters

Double

Triple

degrees

degrees

centimeters centimeters centimeters centimeters inches

XS/43.0 cm

384542

384642

71.0

74.0

51.5

12.5

42.0

98.3

29.0

S/46.5 cm

384543

384643

72.0

74.0

53.0

14.5

42.0

99.0

29.8

M/50.0 cm

384544

384644

72.5

73.0

54.5

16.5

42.0

99.0

30.7

M/L/53.5 cm 384545

384645

72.5

73.0

56.0

18.5

42.0

100.5

31.2

L/55.5 cm

384546

384646

72.5

72.0

57.5

20.5

42.0

100.8

31.9

XL/58.5 cm

384547

384647

72.5

72.0

59.5

22.5

42.0

102.8

32.7

frame geometry

Introducing the all-new Defy Advanced. Lighter, stiffer, more aggressive high-performance,

from the composite technology leader. Aero speed meets the road-smoothing ride of a perfectly

engineered composite structure. It’s go-fast versatility, for the club ride or race day.

Defy advanced 3

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