Giant Defy Advanced Pro vs Scott Addict Premium

Giant

Defy Advanced Pro

Scott

Addict Premium

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeEnduranceCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

GiantGiant Defy Advanced Pro

ScottScott Addict Premium

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Addict Premium has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, against Shimano Ultegra Di2.
Giant Defy Advanced Pro is the newer model (2027).

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 7.4 kg 7.4 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 0 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Fulcrum WIND 42 DB Carbon; 24 Front ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic Shimano BR-R9270 Hyd.Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost– Syncros SP-R101-CF

Prices

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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 Pro · Road bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, very high equipment.
Addict Premium · Road bike rather demanding, neutral handling, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Giant Defy Advanced ProScott Addict Premiumother 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 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Max tyre clearance 40 mm –

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

–

Bottom bracket– Shimano SM-BB92-41B ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace RD-R9250; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9270; Dual control 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

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

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

Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra 34/50 with Giant Power Pro power meter Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200; Hollowtech II 50x34 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11x34 Shimano CS-R8101; 11-34 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Dura-Ace RD-R9250; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9270; Dual control 24 Speed Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Power meter fitted yes –

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding

700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon

As printed

Giant SLR 0 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 40 mm –

Tubeless ready yes –

Tyres CADEX Classics, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding Schwalbe PRO ONE Fold, 700x34C / Schwalbe PRO ONE Fold,700x34C ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 34 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+2 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 424 mm –

Handlebar– Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon combo ^{°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 Premium

Differences measured from

Addict Premium · M

Stack and reach

Addict Premium · M Addict Premium · 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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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced Pro and Scott Addict Premium come with?

Giant Defy Advanced Pro: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Scott Addict Premium: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

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