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