GIANT - Defy Advanced E+ Elite AR

🚴‍♂️ Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite AR (2026 Model Year)

🔥 E-Road / Endurance / All-Road — fast on pavement, confident on gravel! The Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite AR is an endurance all-road e-bike built for long-distance comfort on mixed surfaces. It features the SyncDrive Move Plus hub motor (75 Nm), EnergyPak 400Wh battery, and a SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×12 drivetrain, paired with 700×35c all-road tires for extra stability and comfort beyond a standard road bike.

📦 General Information

◦ Model: Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite AR (2026) ◦ Type: E-Road / Endurance / All-Road Electric Bike ◦ Sizes: S / M / ML / L / XL ◦ Color: Mercury ◦ Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite Carbon, 12×145 Thru-Axle ◦ Fork: Advanced SL-Grade Composite, OverDrive Aero Steerer, 12×100 mm Thru-Axle ◦ Weight: Varies by size and spec (manufacturer recommends weighing actual bike)

⚡ Motor, Battery & Electronics

◦ Motor: SyncDrive Move Plus (Hub Drive) ◦ Max Torque: 75 Nm ◦ Control: Mode switch via SRAM Blips ◦ Main Display: Giant RideControl GO (frame-integrated LED console) ◦ Optional Display: Wireless ANT+ display compatible ◦ Connectivity: Giant RideControl App + ANT+ e-bike profile

◦ Battery: Giant EnergyPak 400Wh  • Aluminum casing (EN50604 safety standard)  • CO₂-neutral production  • Compatible with EnergyPak Plus 200 range extender

◦ Charger: Giant EnergyPak Smart Charger 4A

⚙️ Drivetrain

◦ Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS (Wireless Electronic) ◦ Front Derailleur: None (1× system) ◦ Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS ◦ Cassette: SRAM XPLR XG-1251 10–44T (12-Speed) ◦ Chain: SRAM Rival 12-Speed ◦ Crankset: SRAM X-SYNC 46T + Praxis E Alloy Crank ◦ Bottom Bracket: Giant E+ System BBSS

🛑 Braking System

◦ Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS HRD Hydraulic Disc ◦ Rotors: 160 mm Paceline (Front / Rear) ◦ Brake Levers: SRAM Rival AXS HRD

🦿 Wheels & Tires

◦ Wheelset: Giant P-R2 Alloy Disc WheelSystem ◦ Tubeless: Tubeless Ready ◦ Inner Rim Width: 22 mm ◦ Spokes: Sapim E-Light (Rear) / Sapim Race (Front) ◦ Axles: 12 mm Thru-Axle

◦ Tires: Schwalbe G-One Allround Performance 700×35c ◦ Protection: RaceGuard ◦ Sidewall: Brown Sidewall

🪑 Components

◦ Handlebar: Giant Contact SL D-Fuse Alloy 31.8 ◦ Stem: Contact SL Aerolight Alloy ◦ Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite (14 mm offset) ◦ Saddle: Giant Approach

💡 Extras

◦ Fender Mount Adapter: Included ◦ Integrated Tail Light: Built into seatpost clamp

💥 Key Highlights

◦ 75 Nm hub motor — natural, smooth assistance for endurance riding ◦ Advanced-grade carbon frame — lightweight and comfortable for long rides ◦ SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×12 — perfect gearing for all-road & gravel-style routes ◦ 700×35c all-road tires — more comfort and control on rough surfaces ◦ 400Wh battery + range extender compatible for longer adventures ◦ Clean frame-integrated RideControl GO premium design ◦ Great for Endurance Road + Gravel + Touring