Giant Stance 2 29ER (2023)

FROM HILLCLIMBS TO CRITERIUMS, GROUP RIDES TO SOLO MISSIONS, TCR IS A QUICK, AGILE AND WELL-ROUNDED COMPETITOR.

Featuring a lightweight and sharp-handling ALUXX SL frame, TCR is the result of Giant’s unrivaled expertise in aluminum engineering. The race-proven Compact Road geometry makes it light, stiff and ultra-efficient. The tapered OverDrive steerer tube improves front-end control. And the PowerCore bottom bracket produces maximum power and pedaling efficiency.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Charcoal/Black, White/Blue
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: Hybrid Composite, OverDrive Steerer

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant Connect Composite, 30.9
Saddle: Giant Performance Road Men's, Manganese rail
Pedals: n/a

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
Brakes: Tektro R540
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10s
Chain: KMC X10
Crankset: Shimano R565, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-R2
Hubs: Giant Sealed Bearings, front 24h / rear 28h
Spokes: Double Butted Stainless
Tires: Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700×23

Designed around the proven endurance geometry of the Defy range and handcrafted with lightweight, smooth-riding Advanced-grade composite, the frame delivers speed, confidence and control. The rear triangle features ultra-thin, flattened seatstays to reduce road vibrations, and the D-Fuse seatpost helps smooth out the road. Disc-brake technology gives you more control in all types of weather. So however far you ride, Defy Advanced helps you stay strong to the finish.

FRAME
Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours: Satin Composite/Blue/Red, Composite/White
Frame: Advanced-grade composite, Electronic ready
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Contact 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Connect
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite
Saddle: Giant Performance Road
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Brakes: TRP Spyre-C, Mechanical disc, 160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11×28, 11-speed
Chain: KMC X11L
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc
Hubs: Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed bearing, 28h
Spokes: Sapim Race, 14/15g
Tyres: Giant P-SL 1, 700×25, Front and rear specific, Folding

Giant Defy: aluminium road bike engineering at its very best. Light, lively and perfectly balanced between performance and comfort.

2013 Giant Defy is the best road bike in countless magazine tests. Brought to you by the world’s leading aluminium frame engineers, Defy redefines the performance possibilities of an entry-level road bike. Made from premium lightweight aluminium tubes and produced in Giant’s own tubing facility, it climbs, corners and sprints better than bikes costing thousands more. Featuring the same endurance geometry as Cycling Plus Bike of The Year Giant Defy Advanced.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colours: Black/White/Silver
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Sport
Stem: Giant Sport – 31.8
Seatpost: Giant Sport
Saddle: Giant Defy saddle
Pedals: Wellgo w/ toe clip

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Sora
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora (Triple)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora (long cage)
Brakes: Shimano Sora
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Cassette: Shimano HG50 – 12×27, 9s
Chain: KMC X9.73
Crankset: FSA Tempo Compact – 50×34
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-7420ST

WHEELS
Rims: Giant S-R2
Hubs: Giant 24/28h
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires: Giant S-R4, 700x25c