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The Giant Defy Advanced 3 2027 is designed to elevate your endurance road riding experience with unmatched efficiency and comfort. Its lightweight composite frame and thoughtfully engineered components work harmoniously to smooth out rough surfaces, allowing you to ride stronger and longer without unnecessary fatigue. Embracing a philosophy of functional simplicity, this bike offers a perfect balance between high-performance responsiveness and all-day comfort, ideal for modern cyclists seeking reliability and ease on every journey.
Built with advanced-grade composite materials, the frame and fork deliver exceptional compliance that absorbs road vibrations, enhancing ride quality on long distances. The innovative D-Fuse components further reduce shocks, ensuring a smoother, more controlled experience. Complementing this is the new Contact D-Fuse handlebar, ergonomically shaped with an 8-degree flare to maximize comfort and control during extended rides.
With wide rims optimized for high-volume tubeless tires up to 40mm, the Giant Defy Advanced 3 guarantees stable, predictable handling across varying terrains—from smooth asphalt to cobblestone paths. Explore the entire Giant collection and consider adding compatible accessories to enhance your ride.
Is the Giant Defy Advanced 3 suitable for long-distance rides?
Yes, the bike is specifically engineered with endurance riding in mind, featuring components that reduce fatigue and enhance comfort during extended rides.
Can I use wider tires on this bike?
Absolutely. The rims are optimized for high-volume tubeless tires up to 40mm, providing versatility and improved stability on different road surfaces.
| Frameset | Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-RS405 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Tyres | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding |
| Rear mech | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-RS400, 11-speed, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chainset | Shimano FC-R4000, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seat post | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Tape grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Front mech | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
Most out products are shipped by FedEx, providing unprecedented reliability and speed. Lightweight Spares below £25.00 value have a Royal Mail postage option, which is sent via Tracked 48 service. - £2.99
Shipping on all Domestic Orders over £50.00 (excluding bikes and home trainers) for delivery within the UK is completely FREE!
Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
To Qualify for FREE Shipping:
In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
Delivery costs will be clearly stated on the checkout page, though you will need to register (to provide your delivery address) in order to see the delivery costs.
If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.


