The non-pro version has the same frame, but a normal round steerer tube. The cables are routed externally below the stem, should allow better compatibility with aftermarket stems. The price differences might vary a bit dependent on the market, but 105 with or without DI2 is surely a better value than the equivalent pro-version.

After watching this video and for the first time ever I purchased a Giant! I'm a Spesh guy and I have a Sworks Tarmac / Creo Sl and Roubaix. And I have to say what a bike. I found that this sits right in the middle of all three spesh bikes. It's lively and racy and when out the saddle it feels really good unlike my Roubaix which feels a bit wobbly and dull. Compared to the tarmac it is 70% there but with the comfort and more relaxed fit of the Giant it means i can ride it all day without coming home broken 😂. The tarmac is aggressive and highly responsive race bike! I went for the Pro Advanced 1 (White/Black) with 105 Di2. My open gripe was the 11-36 cassette seemed over kill and very heavy. So I'm swapping that out for a Ultegra 11-34 or 11-30 and the stock tyres which felt a bit draggy so again I'm likely to change them to Conti GP5000S TR 30mm Other than that, the brakes and shifting are excellent and overall I'm very happy with the bike and the awesome service from Pedal On.

Really appreciate all these thoughtful videos. Thanks for doing them! Just bought a new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 and excited to enjoy all the new advances. Last bike I bought was in 2011! :)

I recently bought Defy and it's the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. I find it to be a sweet spot between comfortable and aggressive. More stretched, and it would not be comfortable enough for long rides. More upright, and I would feel like I have a parachute. 32mm tires also handle bumpy roads way better than my old 28mm and I feel more safe on downhills. In my eyes it's a perfect bike.

Thanks David. Great impartial review, which is greatly appreciated. Keep the honest reviews coming.

Thanks for another good video David. I've had a Defy for 4 years now and no regrets. Good bike and still fast enough for those club rides.

Great review Dave. I have a 2017 Defy which I love. Upgraded everything apart from the frameset. SLR wheels and bars and stem and 105 Di2. Would love the extra clearance but can’t justify almost £5k for the equivalent new model. I’m hoping Giant are reading these comments as I would love to buy a new Defy frameset but for some reason they have never been offered in the UK. For the 2025 models please consider offering the Adv Pro as a frameset in a neutral colour. Cheers.

I bought one in March and i absolutely love it. It’s a real joy to ride. Love your reviews 👍

I was debating buying this model but as I own the equivalent Revolt Advanced Pro I opted to buy the Cadex AR wheels instead. They’re certainly not cheap but the bike is an absolute flyer now, plus with the 40mm tyres it’s a true all road bike which is fast everywhere.

Hi David, thanks for all your critical and concise reviews! Quick question, how does stiffness at the BB and responsiveness compare between the Defy and Propel? THX.

Great review David, as usual! How does it compare with the 2025 TCR you rode recently? If you had to choose one, which would it be?

Really good review free of the usual bike channel nonsense 👍

The Defy Adv Pro 1 is the sweet spot, I agree with DA, I have had PressFit BB on TCRs, Defy and Revolt and have had no issues....no creeks......also I understand that there is a lot a hate for Hookless....but you only hear the negative and at that, not much... I have ran hookless on 4 bikes and no issues, just keep within the parameters and you are good.

Excellent review. 2 big questions I’m interested in: 1. How does it stack up ‘endurance/comfort’ wise against the old one (bit of a Giant fan boy having had a 2012 Defy and currently have a 2019). 2. How are you finding dry roads in Gloucestershire?! I’m fed up with with getting soaked even with mudguards! 😅

No wonder the bike industry is in the shitter with these mad prices.

How do you compare this Defy to the older model Cannondale SYNAPSE you had for a long-term review (I think it was 12months or so)? DO you think its better, faster, lighter etc... Thank you

Sounds like you are a convert from the TCR Dave as I predicted. I love mine and whilst it might not be the right bike at the right price for everyone, when it comes to bikes it really is each to their own. For me it’s fantastic and Im still thoroughly enjoying it although I do keep it for the slightly better days when the weather plays kind. My one bike gripe would be the sound of the free hub, I can’t get away with freewheeling without drawing attention as it,s pretty loud!😂

The good thing about the Defy is the tire clearance it offers for an all terrain bike. However, if i was to choose any of Giant's bikes it would always have to be the TCR. I have owned one and yes, whilst they are not all terrain the TCR Advanced 2 is the best road bike I have ever ridden. TCR naturally gets you into an aero position. I notice that prices of the TCR/Defy Advanced have increased significantly of late too.

Currently looking for a new bike from my 2012 Kuota Kharma and I'm extremely doubting between the Defy Advanced Pro 1 and the new TCR Advanced Pro 1, which have similar components and price. Intended use will be (training for) gran fondos and group rides, but I'm also thinking about racing some crits and maybe some light gravel riding as well. What would be your advice having ridden both bikes? Many thanks in advance!

Good day . I bought a 2023 trek emonda alr5 nice 105 group set . The stock Bontrager r1 tires not great . But very puncture proof through winter dry days lol. I'm curious why this bike doesn't seem to popular.is just because other good bike out there or $, I seems to roll pretty good .give me the good bad and ugly lol.great channel.🍺🚲🍺

I would recommend the Giant Revolt Avdnaced Pro 1 2023 for more comfort rather than a Specialized Roubaix or Trek Domane. Cheaper overall (3200 for SRAM Rival 2x, Carbon wheelset and SL grade carbon frame) and more comfortable with tire clearance upto 53mm and plenty of bosses for all purposes.

Woukd you say the zipp303s are a much better wheel than the slr1s on that bike? Cheers

So in summary David, if you could only have one or the other, the defy or the TCR?

Super Test but please test a Wilier again what about the Rave slr ist a good alternative?

Just got mine. Trying to get the set up right coz the cranks are a little longer than my old bike and handlebars a little wider. Shop I bought from wouldn’t change them and because I got it discounted I just went with it. (Replacement bars are pricey!) First cpl rides seem good, although coming off a 20 yr old focus is quite a leap. Struggling to get used to staring at a fat tyre 😂

Bought same model after your reviews. Quite happy so far. Thanks

Hey David, thanks for the video! would you say the bike is tangibly more comfortable than the Propel/TCR? you mention at the end that the difference isn't so big, so why not ride a TCR or Propel even if its not for racing? would a Propel with 30mm tires be comfortable enough for everyday riding? Thanks!

Used to be able to get a lot of bike for under £2k. Not anymore. Disk brakes, Di2 and manufacturers being out of touch with customer needs have changed the landscape massively in a relatively short timeframe. Definitely time for the industry to reset.

Would changing the stem require dismantling the brakes?

I‘m a bit confused wthese three videos are the only ones about this version. All others just did the usual „Its stiffer lighter yadiyadiya, costs 1000€ less with only 12000€, so its cheap compared to spezi“ thanks for that. As others mentioned, the advanced pro 1 would be interesting as well, cheers

I have bike this is best i ever had! Awesome bike, fast but the same way comfortable.

In terms of sizing you are ridinng M-L. Isnt it a bit over sized? do you prefer it for any reason?

Interested to know what tools/software you use to overlay your sensor data onto video. I used to use Garmin’s software with the Virb camera but after two failed I switched to Cyqlic. Thanks. I have a previous generation Defy Advanced Pro - 10,000-ish faultless miles so far. 👍

Would I be correct in saying it’s similar to a Bmc Roadmachine I suppose. Where’s the frame only option for this or the Roadmachine? That would make it more interesting for me, if you can get a TCR frameset then why not the Defy? Any word from Giant UK

If Giant sold these with hooked rims I would've bought one. Having to replace expensive wheels on a brand new bike is a deal breaker for me.

Giant have completely lost their ways. It used to be a value brand as David mentioned. Paying well over £5,000 for this bike is absurd. It is just not worth it. One serious alternative would be Van Rysel (aka Decathlon), which has recently emerged as one of the few true value brands left. The problem is that most of their bikes are out of stock all the time because they are so cheap compared to brands like Giant.

I wonder if the color of the giant logo goes to purple?

What kind of fenders do you use? How did you mount the rear fender?

Please do a review of the Polygon Aelios A8x

I just ordered a giant defy ad pro 0. 🙏 although I also like the TCR 😅

I just bought a 2023 Trek Domane AL5. It is aluminum with carbon fork and has 11-speed 105 mechanical group set. For your average everyday cyclist, this is just fine. The bike cost me $1,800 and I upgraded it to carbon wheels for another $1K. That is still less than half what the Defy is in this video, and i think that you would be hard-pressed to say that performance is twice as good as the Domane here.

Advanced 1 Pro is maybe the sweet spot? Di2 plus carbon wheels, circa £3800

This might be a dumb question but how different is this model from the defy advanced 2, can I take everything he says (more or less) towards that bike too?

How tall are you?

Both EXS and Farsports offer an integrated handlebar for OD2.

Ha, have fun with the insta360. Are you using one of the Xs or the GOs?

Nice video

Having witnessed 6 Hookless tyres blowing off others rims during Summer months; despite perfect recommended PSI’s, there’s no way I’d touch them!

Nice review, but if the Roubaix or Domane would be a better endurance road bike for most, why does the headline say ‘Unbeatable’? ...It’s very interesting that the two carbon endurance road bikes that you say are smoother and more comfortable than the Defy rely on shock absorber tech. ...How would a titanium bike with no shock absorber tech compare in terms of smoothness and comfort?

What is the difference between Advanced and Advanced Pro frame?

Nice review david, can you please answer what is the maximum tyre size you can put in the defy. Thanks mate

In Canada, this bike is $7500, The Canyon Endurace CF SLX8 is $6750 ... Seems like better value with the Canyon for me.

in china ，defy adv pro2 very cheap，just under 3000$。is the best choice

Nice video + good looking bike. Sick to be considered a bargain - but it is...if U are stupid enough to buy new bikes...❤

It's not available anywhere.

David, I know you're not necessarily testing the Power Pro Power Meter in depth, as compared to the bike. However, have you noticed any odd readings with the L/R balance, as some people have noted with some Shimano-based power meters?

I have this bike, ridden almost 5,000km. Love it. I changed the tyres to Conti GP 5000 30mm and they are far better and (feel) faster than the Giant Fondo stock tyres.

Ah yes, £6k, a bargain

I believe your sincerity in your fondness of giant defy and others , but too too much promotion for them !!!

What make are the mud flaps please.? - couldn’t catch it in the video. Thanks.

❤❤que belleza

Is there some kind of value that I am not aware of that isn't related to money? Saying "offers good value for money" is redundant.

Giant has always set the bar for affordable performance.

Bike prices these days are insane. This bike should only cost $3K at the most.

Expensive winter bike

Someone tried putting 40-42mm tires on that bike?

£6000 winter bike 😂 imagine.

That's a mid range defy. I was looking at the Defy Advanced 2 as my purchase. I guess it's considered to be the low end of the series.

Slightly ,slightly, slightly ! just put a set of training wheels with 32mm tyres on your TCR I say

1-piece cockpit OD2 will tidy it up: Exs Farsport Avian Canary & Falcon 240g, 270g They send adapters too. It’s not that much more comfort. There’s better with the BMC. It’s over priced. Just buy a TCR Adv. Pro & add 32mm tires. Comfort is still proven best for fastest in British roads. Whose kidding to tell me they are needing that that few watts faster tire when we aren’t Pro teams.

Stupid crankset sizes for the frame sizes as usual.

$ 6700 for bike without an electro motor is 'mid range'? lol 🤪 Paid like $ 550 for a hybrid Giant Toughroad in 2018, it even has hydraulic disc brakes. Nowadays I need to pay > $ 1500 for a bike with hydraulic disc brakes. They need to sent anti-trust authorities to investigate these prices 😶

You seem to be cross chaining 😮😮😮, is that ok for this bike?

Comes with hookless wheels. Yuck.

Those bottle cages are hideous.

Amish bike lol

Meh, giant lost it's charm, overpriced as any other bike these days.

mid-range at 6k? Definitely unsubscribing.

Unreal!

Press Fit BB and Hookless wheels are a non starter.

Build your own for £4k that will be alot better than these mainstream rip offs....!!!