GIANT ROAD BIKES

2013 Giant Road Bikes

2013 Giant Trinity SL

Years of engineering, wind-tunnel analysis and pro athlete feedback created the aerodynamic machine that delivered Ironman pro Timo Bracht to his best bike times ever. The frame features Advanced SL-grade composite material, radically shaped to cheat the wind. The AeroDrive stem/handlebar unit offers optimal aerodynamic positioning without sacrificing handling, and the integrated SpeedContol brakes are nearly invisible to the wind.

2013 Giant Trinity Advanced SL 0

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Key Upgrades (over Trinity Advanced SL 1)
Shimano Dura-Ace TT Di2 electronic componentry
Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 saddle with braided composite rails
Zipp 808 Firecrest wheelset
Optional UCI-legal TT conversion kit available
Sizes: S, M, L
Colour: Blue/White/Composite

2013 Giant Trinity Advanced SL 1

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Shimano Ultegra TT Di2 electronic componentry
Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 saddle with K:ium rails
Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem
Giant Trinity Speed Control brakeset
Optional UCI-legal TT conversion kit available
Sizes: S, M, L
Colour: White/Lime Green/Composite

2013 Giant Trinity Composite

With its lightweight, stiff and smooth-riding Giant Composite material, engineered and shaped to slice through the wind, Trinity Composite is a ticket to your fastest time yet. The frame is optimised for aerodynamics, efficiency and comfort with a Vector SLR composite seatpost and PowerCore bottom bracket area. It also comes RideSense-ready, giving you the option to use Giant’s wireless ANT+ system to track your data between T1 and T2.

2013 Giant Trinity Composite 1

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Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with Dura-Ace handlebar end shifters
Giant Connect SL base handlebar with Connect SL composite clip-on
Shimano R501-30 wheelset
Sizes: S, M, L
Colour: Composite/White/Neon Yellow

2013 Giant Trinity Composite 1 W

Put your power straight to the pedals with Trinity Composite W’s lightweight, stiff and incredibly aerodynamic composite technologies. The choice of Liv/giant Ironman athlete Virginia Berasategui, the frameset was developed in the wind tunnel specifically for female athletes so it’s not only aerodynamic, it’s also comfortable. The frame also comes RideSense-ready, giving you the option to use Giant’s wireless ANT+ system to track your data between T1 and T2.

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Shimano Ultegra componentry with Dura-Ace handlebar-end shifters
Giant Connect SL base handlebar with Connect SL composite clip-on
Shimano R501 wheelset
Sizes: S, M, L
Colour: Composite/Blue/White

2013 Giant TCR Advanced SL

Using Advanced SL-grade composite and technical innovations including the OverDrive 2 steerer tube, which boosts front-end stiffness and steering precision, the TCR Advanced SL is the go-to choice for Rabobank pros that need one bike that can do it all. The MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket help boost power transfer and efficiency. The integrated seatpost saves 45 grams, improves aerodynamics and produces a more compliant ride. And the integrated RideSense ANT+ wireless sensor lets you transmit performance data including cadence and speed.

2013 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

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Key Upgrades (over TCR Advanced SL 1)
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic 11-speed componentry
Fi’zi:k Arione CX saddle with braided composite rails
Colour: Satin Composite/Blue/White

2013 Giant TCR Advanced SL 1

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Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed componentry
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Satin Composite/White/Gloss Black

2013 Giant TCR Advanced

Using lightweight, Advanced-grade composite material, Giant builds every TCR Advanced by hand with its innovative, race-proven Compact Road geometry. Lightweight, stiff and quick to accelerate, it features Giant’s OverDrive 2 steerer tube design for precision steering and handling. The MegaDrive downtube and toptube combination, along with the PowerCore bottom bracket, produce a razor-sharp, super-efficient ride quality that’s often imitated but never duplicated.

2013 Giant TCR Advanced 0

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Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic componentry
Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Satin Composite/White/Blue

2013 Giant TCR Advanced 1

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Shimano Ultegra 10 speed componentry
Giant Contact handlebar and OverDrive 2 stem with Titanium hardware
Fi’zi:k Arione saddle with Manganese rails
Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: White/Red/Black

2013 Giant TCR Advanced 2

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Shimano 105 10 speed componentry
Giant Connect SL handlebar and OverDrive 2 stem
Fi’zi:k Arione saddle with Manganese rails
Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Composite/Grey/Blue

2013 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0

Handcrafted with Giant’s premium Advanced SL-grade composite material, Defy Advanced SL was developed with input from Rabobank pros for long, gruelling classics races and epic road rides. It features more rounded tubes to increase compliance and reduce fatigue. Its oversized and tapered OverDrive 2 steerer tube boosts cornering precision, and its MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket deliver predictable handling and unmatched pedalling efficiency.

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Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed componentry
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Composite/White/Blue

2013 Giant Defy Advanced

Race a gran fondo one week and a criterium the next. This bike was designed to meet the dual demands of hard, fast races and long, gruelling rides. Its Advanced-grade composite frame balances weight, stiffness and road-smoothing comfort. The OverDrive 2 steerer tube boosts front-end stiffness and precision. The PowerCore bottom bracket turns your power into positive forward motion. Add in the RideSense ANT+ sensor for wireless data transmission, and you have the ultimate package for endurance road riding.

2013 Giant Defy Advanced 0

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Key Upgrades (over Defy Advanced 1)
Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic componentry
Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Composite/White/Silver

2013 Giant Defy Advanced 1

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Shimano Ultegra 10-speed componentry
Giant Contact handlebar and OverDrive 2 stem with Ti hardware
Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem
Giant Vector Composite seatpost
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Composite/White/Red

2013 Giant Defy Advanced 2

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Shimano 105 10-speed componentry
Giant Connect SL handlebar and Contact OverDrive 2 stem with Ti hardware
Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem
Giant Vector Composite seatpost
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: White/Black/Blue

2013 Giant Defy Composite

A versatile design with a longer wheelbase and slightly taller headtube for endurance positioning produces a lightweight, smooth riding feel that makes the road disappear beneath you. Crafted from Giant’s Composite material, the all-new Defy Composite features innovative technologies including the PowerCore bottom bracket and OverDrive headtube for stiff pedalling efficiency and razor-sharp handling. The frame is also RideSense-ready, for use with Giant’s wireless ANT+ data device.

2013 Giant Defy Composite 2

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Key Upgrades (over Defy Composite 3)
SRAM Apex 10-speed componentry
Giant Connect handlebar and stem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Composite/White/Gold

2013 Giant Defy Composite 3

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Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain
Advanced-Grade composite fork with full-composite OverDrive steerer
Giant Vector Composite seatpost
Giant P-R2 double wall rims, sealed bearing hubs, DT Swiss Competition butted spokes wheelset
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Blue/White/Silver

2013 Giant Defy

Brought to you by the world’s leading aluminium frame engineers, Defy redefines the performance possibilities of an entry-level road bike. Made from premium lightweight aluminium tubes and produced in Giant’s own forging facility, it climbs, corners and sprints better than bikes costing thousands more.

2013 Giant Defy 1

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Key Upgrades (over Defy 2)
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium Frame
Shimano 105 10-speed shifters and derailleurs
Giant Connect composite seatpost
Giant P-R2 double wall rims, sealed bearing hubs, DT Swiss Competition butted spokes wheelset
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: White/Black/Red

2013 Giant Defy 2

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Key Upgrades (over Defy 3)
Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting
Giant Connect alloy handlebar and stem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Silver/Blue/White

2013 Giant Defy 3

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Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting
Advanced-Grade composite fork with alloy OverDrive steerer
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Black/White/Silver

2013 Giant Avail Advanced SL 0

The all-new Avail Advanced SL is engineered for the ultimate ride. Designed with Liv/giant’s 3F philosophy, it’s the most advanced composite bike built specifically for women. The frame, handcrafted with Advanced SL-grade composite, has a specially shaped integrated seatpost that increases frame compliance to minimise rider fatigue. Other features include the OverDrive 2 steerer tube technology, which gives it razor-sharp handling and steering, plus the MegaDrive downtube, PowerCore bottom bracket and RideSense ANT+ sensor for wireless data transmission.

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Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed componentry
Giant Contact SLR composite handlebar and OverDrive 2 stem
Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: Composite/Silver/Purple

2013 Giant Avail Advanced

The material, engineering and smooth lines of the Advanced-grade frameset make it incredibly responsive and efficient for climbing and sprinting - but not at the cost of comfort. Created with Liv/giant’s 3F design philosophy, it features women’s-specific geometry and the OverDrive steerer tube, which is oversized for better handling and slightly taller for endurance positioning. And an integrated RideSense ANT+ sensor for wireless data transmission lets you track your progress.

2013 Giant Avail Advanced 0

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Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic componentry
Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: Composite/Light Blue/White

2013 Giant Avail Advanced 2

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Shimano 105 componentry
Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: Composite/Silver/White

2013 Giant Avail Composite

The completely revamped Avail Composite features many of the same technologies found in pro-level bikes. The frame was created specifically for female riders with Liv/giants 3F design philosophy. It’s light and agile for the climbs, and ride-tuned for stability on descents and long days in the saddle. It features giant’s OverDrive steerer tube technology for confident cornering and handling and the PowerCore bottom bracket for optimal power transfer. It’s also RideSense-ready for Giant’s wireless ANT+ data system.

2013 Giant Avail Composite 3

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Shimano Tiagra 10-speed componentry
Advanced-Grade composite fork with alloy OverDrive steerer
Giant Vector Composite seatpost
Giant P-R2 double wall rims, Giant sealed bearing hubs, DT Swiss Competition butted spokes wheelset
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: Black/White/Purple

2013 Giant Avail

The lightweight and comfortable ride quality of Avail comes courtesy of its premium aluminium frame, designed specifically for female riders with Liv/giant’s 3F philosophy. Its road-taming technologies include the distinctive OverDrive steerer tube, which is oversized for improved handling and slightly taller for optimised endurance positioning.

2013 Giant Avail 1

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ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium Frame
Shimano 105 shifting with press-fit bottom bracket
Giant Connect composite seatpost and Connect alloy handlebar and stem
Giant P-R2 double wall rims and P-R3 tires with Flat Guard
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: Charcoal/Green/White

2013 Giant Avail 3

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Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting
Advanced-Grade composite fork with alloy OverDrive tapered steerer
Sizes: XS, S, M
Colour: White/Turquoise/Champagne

2012 Giant Road Bikes

2012 Giant TCR Advanced

Using lightweight, race-proven Advanced Composite material, Giant engineers created a high-performance frame that was designed as a single high-performance system. From the all-new oversize OverDrive 2 headtube and fork to RideSense, an ANT+ compatible sensor built into the frame, and the all-new ride-tuned Giant WheelSystem, it's all designed with a common goal: optimized system performance. The frame also features the MegaDrive oversize downtube and the stiff, efficient PowerCore bottom bracket.

2012 Giant TCR Advanced 3

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Shimano 105 drivetrain
Giant Contact aluminum handlebar and stem
Giant P-SL1 Wheel SystemSizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Red/White/Black

2012 Giant TCR Advanced 2

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Key Upgrades (over TCR Advanced 3)
Shimano Ultegra drivetrain
Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem
Giant Contact handlebar
Giant P-SL1 tyres
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: White/Black/Silver

2012 Giant TCR Advanced 0

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Key Upgrades (over TCR Advanced 2):
Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic drivetrain
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Dream Silver/Black/Blue

2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL

The all-new TCR Advanced SL shatters the mold of every composite bike that came before it. Using Advanced SL-grade composite and breakthrough manufacturing processes that result in the lightest, stiffest road frame ever produced by Giant. Steering precision is boosted by the new oversize OverDrive 2 headtube/fork combination. The MegaDrive downtube and PowerCore bottom bracket improve power transfer and efficiency. Factor in the RideSense ANT+ sensor for wireless data transmission, and it’s clear to see: TCR Advanced SL goes beyond integration.

2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL 1

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Key Upgrades (over TCR Advanced):
Advanced SL Composite technology
Shimano Dura-Ace componentry
Giant P-SLR1 Wheelsystem
Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colour: Carbon/Silver/Blue

2012 Giant TCX 1

Light enough to hoist and carry, fast enough to carry you to the podium. That’s TCX. The sharp-handling, lightweight and easy-to-shoulder ALUXX SL aluminum frame features the oversize OverDrive headtube for confident handling in all types of conditions. With a smart mix of dirt-worthy components, TCX is your do-it-all bike for competition and adventure.

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Composite fork with alloy steerer
SRAM Rival componentry
Giant Connect SL handlebar, stem and seatpost
Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Color: White/Black/Red

2011 GIANT ROAD BIKES

2011 Giant DEFY

LIGHT AND LIVELY. THAT’S HOW TEST EDITORS OFTEN DESCRIBE THE AWARD-WINNING DEFY. FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY THE EXPERTS ARE RIGHT.

ALUXX SL frames form the heart of these aero-sculpted beauties. Whether you’re sprinting for the next set of lights or launching a long solo break, Defy is engineered to let you hammer out more miles with greater ease.
OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
Composite seatpost-both light and stiff*
Custom women’s geometry available

2011 Giant Defy 2

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Shimano Tiagra 9-speed drivetrain
Giant Connect Bar and Stem
Giant PR3 rim and Shimano Tiagra hubs

2011 Giant Omnium

Featuring a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame that blends aerodynamics and stiffness, plus a specially designed aero fork, Omnium makes the most of your hard-earned power. No brake bosses, no bottle mounts, no frills-it’s a purposebuilt track-racing machine.

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Truvativ Omnium 1.1 track - 48t crankset
KMC Devil 101 track chain
Giant Vector composite seatpost, Fi’zi:k Aliante Delta saddle
Giant Connect stem with Giant Omnium handlebar
Giant Alloy SL Aero 42mm, high-flange, track-specific wheelset
Color: Black/White/Team Blue