Anyone who rides far knows the tax that comes with it: the sore back at hour three, numb hands, the day after written off to recovery. Over time that toll quietly shrinks how often you ride and how far you go.
The Giant Defy Advanced Ui2 is built to push it back, a lightweight endurance bike made to keep you comfortable deep into a ride so the distance costs you less.
The comfort is engineered, not accidental. The Advanced-grade composite frame and fork take the buzz out of rough tarmac before it reaches you.
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar work as a pair to soak up shock and vibration, and the Contact D-Fuse bar has an 8-degree flare so your hands sit naturally rather than aching by the finish. Less fatigue at hour four is the difference between limping home and still enjoying the day.
It rides light with it. The frameset is one of the lightest in its class, so it stays lively when you press on. Wide alloy rims take tubeless tyres up to 38mm, letting you run lower pressures for grip and cushioning on potholed lanes and even cobbles.
Features
- Advanced composite technology: Giant's High Performance Grade carbon, moulded as one continuous front triangle for a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.
- D-Fuse technology: seatpost and handlebar designed as a system to absorb shock so you ride farther in comfort.
- Compact road design: a sloping top tube for a lighter, stiffer frame and an easier fit across sizes.
- Tubeless system: fewer flats, more traction and lower rolling resistance, made simple to set up.
Who it suits
The Defy Advanced Ui2 suits riders who love long days, sportives and all-day loops and want to finish them feeling good. If you race and want the most aggressive bike, the Propel would suit you better. To keep riding far and comfortably for years, this Giant Defy in Tempest Purple is one of the smarter endurance picks among Giant road bikes in the UK.