Defy Advanced 1 Solar Flare

With effortless efficiency and quiet compliance, this lightweight endurance road machine helps you ride stronger and longer. The composite frame and purpose-built components smooth out rough roads and minimise fatigue. Functional simplicityFree 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 complianceAdvanced-grade composite frame and fork are specifically engineered for endurance road riding, delivering a smooth and efficient ride quality that minimises fatigue on long rides. The new D-Fuse components work together to further absorb road shocks and vibrations. Total controlNew Contact D-Fuse handlebar features ergonomic shaping and an 8-degree flare for comfort and control on all-day rides. Wide, alloy rims are optimised for high-volume tubeless tyres (up to 38mm), providing predictable handling and stability from asphalt to cobbles. Sizes:- S, M, M/L, L, XL Colours:- Gloss Frost Silver/Cordovan, Solar Flare Frame:- Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc Fork:- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc Handlebar:- Giant Contact SL D-Fuse Grips:- Stratus Lite 3.0 Stem:- Giant Contact AeroLight Seatpost:- Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Saddle:- Giant Approach Pedals:- N/A Shifters:- Shimano 105 Di2 2×12 Front Derailleur:- Shimano 105 Di2 Rear Derailleur:- Shimano 105 Di2 Brakes:- Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Brake Levers:- Shimano 105 Di2 Cassette:- Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11×36 Chain:- KMC X12L-1 Crankset:- Shimano 105, 34/50 Bottom Bracket:- Shimano, press fit Rims:- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm Hubs:- Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle Spokes:- Sapim Tyres:- Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding Extras:- Fender mount, water bottle cages, factory tubeless set up Max Tyre Clearance:- 40mm