Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 - 2026

The Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 - 2026 combines lightweight design, premium components and a carefully selected Sram Force AXS groupset to deliver a powerful and highly comfortable electric road bike. At its core is the SyncDrive Move Plus hub motor, providing reliable support with 75 Nm of torque. Power is supplied by the Giant EnergyPak 400 Wh battery, which can be extended with the optional Giant EnergyPak Plus range extender for even greater riding distance. On the top tube, the Giant RideControl Go unit allows you to switch on the system and select your assistance level with ease.

eBike24 recommends: Thanks to its full carbon construction, including frame, fork and handlebar, the Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 is impressively lightweight. This makes it the perfect choice for performance-oriented riders looking for speed, efficiency and sporty riding dynamics on longer tours.

Features of the Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 - 2026

• Advanced-grade carbon frame and fork
• Sram Force AXS groupset
• Giant SyncDrive Move Plus motor - 75 Nm
• Giant EnergyPak 400 Wh battery (expandable with range extender)
• Giant RideControl Go top tube control unit
• Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse carbon handlebar

Sram Force AXS technology on the Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1

Equipped with the cutting-edge Sram Force AXS components, this e-road bike features a fully wireless shifting and braking system. The Sram Force AXS E1 HRD brake levers are ergonomically designed and offer precise braking with stiffer callipers, requiring minimal effort. Integrated into the brake levers are the Sram Force AXS E1 shift paddles, which use eTap shifting technology to deliver effortless gear changes. A simple tap shifts to a higher gear on the right or a lower gear on the left, ensuring smooth and intuitive operation. The fast and efficient Sram Force AXS E1 rear derailleur, combined with the Sram Force XG-1270 cassette and Sram Force chain, guarantees maximum drivetrain efficiency and fluid gear transitions at high speeds.