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Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

Weight 8.48kg (L) Frame Carbon Fork Carbon Gears Shimano 105 12-speed (11-3t6, 50/34t) Brakes Shimano 105 hydraulic disc Wheels Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem Finishing kit Giant SL D-Fuse carbon seatpost, Giant Fleet SL saddle, Giant Contact SL AeroLight 110mm stem, Giant Contact SL D-Fuse handlebar, Giant Gavia Fondo 1 700x32c tyres, computer mount, fender mounts, bottle cages, tubeless set-up

Defy got sportier, smoother and lighter at the flagship SL level, and this Pro model is just as impressive for a lot less cash. The original 2008 Defy tweaked road-race performance

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