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Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 vs Giant Defy Advanced 2 105

Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2, side view

Giant

Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105, side view

Giant

Defy Advanced 2 105

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2027
Mid-rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2027

Two builds of the Giant Defy line: 8 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2, side viewGiantGiant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2
Giant Defy Advanced 2 105, side viewGiantGiant Defy Advanced 2 105

At a glance

  • Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 is 300 g lighter than Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 (brand figures).
  • Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano 105 Di2, against Shimano 105.
Key specs3 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
Weight 8.4 kg 8.1 kg Best of the comparison−300 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 2 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 Higher range Shimano 105
Brake modelSame for all Shimano 105 hydraulic Shimano 105 hydraulic

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
  • Defy Advanced 2 105 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 36%Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 36%1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike5 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 · Giant Defy Advanced 2 1051 bike6 bikes2 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 44%Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 44%3 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes4 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 · Giant Defy Advanced 2 1056 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike
NimbleStable
Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2Giant Defy Advanced 2 105other endurance road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Endurance
As printed

Best For: Endurance

 Endurance
As printed

Best For: Endurance

Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 40 mm 40 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 Shimano
Shifting Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2

 Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teethSame for all Shimano 105 34/50 Shimano 105 34/50
CassetteSame for all Shimano 105 11x36 Shimano 105 11x36
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fittedSame for all no no
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm)

 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm)

Rims Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 2 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Aluminium
As printed

Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy

Rim depth 40 mm –Not given
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm) Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm)
Tyre width fittedSame for all 32 mm 32 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar widthSame for all 430 mm 430 mm
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M M
Geometry
Geometry sizeSame for all M
As printed

size M

 M
As printed

size M

StackSame for all 558 mm 558 mm
ReachSame for all 380 mm 380 mm
Head angleSame for all 72.5 ° 72.5 °
Seat angleSame for all 73.5 ° 73.5 °
ChainstaysSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 998 mm 998 mm
Bottom bracket dropSame for all 75 mm 75 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 or Giant Defy Advanced 2 105?

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 weighs 8.1 kg, Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 8.4 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2 and Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 come with?

Giant Defy Advanced 0 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2. Giant Defy Advanced 2 105: Shimano 105.

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