Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 vs Scott Addict 40 105 Di2

Giant

Defy Advanced 2 105

Scott

Addict 40 105 Di2

Mid-rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2027

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 12 differences, line by line.

GiantGiant Defy Advanced 2 105

ScottScott Addict 40 105 Di2

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 is 800 g lighter than Scott Addict 40 105 Di2 (brand figures).
Scott Addict 40 105 Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano 105 Di2, against Shimano 105.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2027 2027

Weight 8.1 kg 8.9 kg +800 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

Cadre carbone Addict HMF

Wheelset 700c · Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy 700c · Syncros RP2.0 Disc

As printed

Syncros RP2.0 Disc, 28 à l’avant, 28 à l’arrière, Axe Syncros

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano 105 Shimano 105 Di2 Higher range

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150, 24 vitesses, Système de changement de vitesse électronique

Brake model Shimano 105 hydraulic Shimano BR-R7170

As printed

Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd. Disc

Seatpost– Syncros SP-R101-CF

Prices

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

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105

Scott Addict 40 105 Di2

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 2 105 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.
Addict 40 105 Di2 · Road bike very demanding, rather nimble, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105Scott Addict 40 105 Di2other 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 type Endurance

As printed

Best For: Endurance

Endurance

As printed

Addict HMF Carbone, Géométrie Endurance

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

Fourche en carbone Addict HMF

Max tyre clearance 40 mm 38 mm −2 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

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Bottom bracket– Shimano BB-RS500-PB ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing– Internal

As printed

Passage de câbles interne

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano Shimano

Shifting Mechanical

As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105

Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150, 24 vitesses, Système de changement de vitesse électronique

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12

Chainring teeth Shimano 105 34/50 Shimano 105 FC-R7100, Hollowtech II 50 x 34

Cassette Shimano 105 11x36 Shimano CS-R7101, 11-34

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 24 Speed, Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano 105 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170, 24 Speed Electronic Shift System, Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd.Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Power meter fitted no –

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd. Disc

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

700c / 29"

Rims Aluminium

As printed

Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready yes –

Tyres Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm) Schwalbe ONE Fold

As printed

Pneus Schwalbe ONE Fold, 700 x 34C

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 34 mm +2 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 430 mm –

Handlebar– Syncros HB-R100-AL ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– Syncros ST-R310-AL ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– Syncros SP-R101-CF ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size M –

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Addict 40 105 Di2

Differences measured from

Addict 40 105 Di2 · M

Stack and reach

Addict 40 105 Di2 · M Addict 40 105 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 386 · Stack (mm) 578

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 386 mm

Stack– 578 mm

Top tube (effective)– 551 mm

Seat tube– 495 mm

Head tube– 161 mm

Head angle– 72.2°

Seat angle– 74°

Chainstays– 418 mm

Wheelbase– 1,009 mm

Front centre– 602 mm

Standover– 801 mm

BB drop– 72 mm

BB height– 277 mm

Fork offset– 47 mm

Trail– 61 mm

Stem– 100 mm

Handlebar width– 400 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

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Giant Defy Advanced 2 105
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 or Scott Addict 40 105 Di2?

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 weighs 8.1 kg, Scott Addict 40 105 Di2 8.9 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 and Scott Addict 40 105 Di2 come with?

Giant Defy Advanced 2 105: Shimano 105. Scott Addict 40 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2.

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Giant Defy Advanced 2 105 vs Scott Addict 40 105 Di2

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