Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 vs Giant Defy Advanced 0
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
- Price
- The Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 is £100 cheaper — £3,199 against £3,299.
- Shifting
- Only the Giant Defy Advanced 0 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
- Mudguards
- Only the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.
Side by side
| Spec | Defy Advanced Pro 2 | Defy Advanced 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,199 | £3,299 |
| Weight | 8.4 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical | Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Tyre clearance | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest gear | 26 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | No |
| Comfort | 64 | 64 |
| Speed | 56 | 55 |
| Climbing | 71 | 70 |
| Value | 15 | 27 |
Neither might be the right answer
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