philinmerthyr
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2015 Giant Defy Advance 2 size mediumA bargain at £700 or nearest offer
Done less than 200 miles. I'm too heavy for the bike and despite promising myself that I'd lose weight I haven't so I'm still riding my 5 year old Roubaix. Anyone under 19 st won't have this problem.
The bike has been stored in my shed so in in a nearly new condition. The white bar tape is dirty but that can be changed for £10. Upgraded rear mech to long cage at purchase to fit a 32t rear cassette. Otherwise it is stock spec as below.
Also fitted is a Charge Spoon saddle
This is a bargain for someone. Bike to be collected from Merthyr Tydfil or to personally deliver within 40 miles of Merthyr.
A review of the bike can be found here - https://bikemastersracingteam.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/giant-defy-advanced-2-review/
Product description
If you’re looking for a solid endurance road bike with racing capabilities then the superb Giant Defy Advanced 2 is perfect. For 2015 Giant have completely overhauled their Defy models, keeping only the geometry - the reason why so many love this machine.
Frame & Fork
The Advanced 2, like all Defy carbon models is disc brake specific for 2015. Giant made the wholesale switch because of the improved stopping power, consistency and reliability of these braking systems over rim brakes. The Advanced 2 was built from the ground up specifically for disc brakes, meaning Giant were able to reduce frame weight - usually weight is added with the addition of these systems.
Compliance is very important on any endurance bike. Tapered seat stays join the seat post at a lower angle to help diffuse road buzz over a longer distance. This is helped along by the new D-Fuse seat post which has been tuned to offer just the right amount of deflection for smoothing out road impacts. Up-front stiffness is improved with a tapered steerer which also increases steering precision.
The relaxed endurance geometry which has made the Defy so popular remains with a slightly upright position - ideal for long days in the saddle. Lateral stiffness is excellent and power transfer immediate.
Components
Shimano’s excellent 105 drivetrain gives you crisp and reliable performance. Mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors give you all the stopping power you need on the roads, and they won’t be compromised because of weather conditions.
Simply one of the best endurance road bikes for 2015.
The Giant Defy Advanced 2 2015 Features are:
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Hybrid OverDrive Steerer
Bars: Giant Contact
Stem: Giant Connect, ±8 degree rise
Speed: 22
Front Mech: Shimano 105
Rear Mech: Shimano 105
Shifters Shimano 105
Chainset: Shimano RS500, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit
Cassette: Shimano 105 11-32
Chain: KMC X11L
Front Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc Alloy arm 160mm
Rear Brake: TRP Spyre mechanical disc Alloy arm 160mm
Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc
Front Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing
Rear Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing
Spokes: Sapim Race
Tyres: Giant P-R3, Flat Guard 700x25mm Front Giant P-R3, Flat Guard 700x25mm Rear
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite
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