Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 2 2025
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Groupset Rival AXS
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Suspension Rigid
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Motor Yamaha 250W 75Nm mid-drive
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Battery EnergyPak Smart 400Wh by Panasonic, Aluminium casing with highest safety standard (UL2271, EN50604), CO2 Neutral production, 2300 charging cycles. EnergyPak Plus 200 range extender compatible
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Drivetrain 2 × 12 Electronic
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
166cm - 174cm
MD
172cm - 180cm
MD/LG
178cm - 186cm
LG
184cm - 192cm
XL
190cm - 198cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Advanced-grade composite,12x145 thru-axle
Suspension Fork
Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Aero Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival eTap AXS
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2x12
Cassette
SRAM Rival XG-1250 10x36T 12-speed
Crank
SRAM Rival X-SYNC 33/46T BCD107 chain ring Praxis E Crank Carbon ISIS
Bottom Bracket
Giant E+ System BBSS
Chain
SRAM Rival 12-speed
Pedals
PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED
Wheels
Front Hub
[F] Giant Alloy, 24H [R] Giant SyncDrive Move Plus, 28H
Rear Hub
[F] Giant Alloy, 24H [R] Giant SyncDrive Move Plus, 28H
Rims
Giant P-R2 Alloy Disc Wheel System, Tubeless Ready, 22mm inner width, 12mm thru-axle, w/ Sapim spoke E-Light [R] Race [F], e-bike optimised
Spokes
Sapim spoke E-Light [R] Race [F], e-bike optimised
Tires
Giant Gavia Fondo 0 700x32C 170TPI Tubeless Foldable
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Rival eTap HRD, Paceline 160mm center-lock [F] 160mm 6-bols [R]
Brake Levers
SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD
Cockpit
Stem
Contact SL Aerolight 31.8 alloy
Handlebar
Giant Contact SL D-Fuse 31.8 alloy
Grips
Stratus Lite 3.0
Seat
Saddle
Giant Approach
Seatpost
Giant D-Fuse, Composite, 14mm offset
Motor & Battery
Motor
SyncDriveMove Plus Hub drive 75Nm max
Battery
EnergyPak Smart 400Wh by Panasonic, Aluminium casing with highest safety standard (UL2271, EN50604), CO2 Neutral production, 2300 charging cycles. EnergyPak Plus 200 range extender compatible
Remote
Mode support switch from SRAM Blips
Charger
Giant EnergyPak 4A smart charger, 60% in 1:45
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | MD/LG | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.449 mm | 1.478 mm | 1.502 mm | 1.515 mm | 1.521 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 256 mm | 256 mm | 261 mm | 261 mm | 261 mm |
| Front Center | 587 mm | 588 mm | 599 mm | 614 mm | 629 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 65.1 mm | 58.6 mm | 58.6 mm | 58.6 mm | 58.6 mm |
| Stack | 542.2 mm | 560.2 mm | 576.1 mm | 595.2 mm | 612.4 mm |
| Reach | 374.3 mm | 378.9 mm | 383.6 mm | 392.8 mm | 402.6 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 530 mm | 545 mm | 560 mm | 575 mm | 590 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 445 mm | 480 mm | 515 mm | 535 mm | 565 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 145 mm | 167 mm | 187 mm | 205 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 mm | 995 mm | 1007 mm | 1022 mm | 1037 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 80 mm | 80 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 745 mm | 779 mm | 799 mm | 824 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 166 cm | 172 cm | 178 cm | 184 cm | 190 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 174 cm | 180 cm | 186 cm | 192 cm | 198 cm |
