BMC Roadmachine TWO vs Giant Defy Advanced 1
Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
These two score within 0 points of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.
What actually separates them
- Riding position
- The BMC Roadmachine TWO sits you more upright (1.53 stack-to-reach against 1.50). The Giant Defy Advanced 1 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
- Tyre clearance
- The Giant Defy Advanced 1 takes 40mm tyres against 34mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Mudguards
- Only the BMC Roadmachine TWO takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Roadmachine TWO | Defy Advanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,799 |
| Weight | 9.0 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 2x12 electronic | Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.50 |
| Tyre clearance | 34 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest gear | 26 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | No |
| Comfort | 69 | 64 |
| Speed | 45 | 50 |
| Climbing | 63 | 65 |
| Value | 38 | 39 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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