I did a bike fit about a year ago for my Giant Defy.  The only bit - "you need more stack, something like a a Trek Domane".  After thinking about this, and plenty of reading here and searching Ali, the CWind G30 was the stand out geometry sweet spot.

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/cwind-gt30-2023-m,trek-domane-sl-5-2022-54-cm,giant-defy-advanced-pro-2020-m/

I'll echo most of what's already said about earlier down quality, however overall a very good experience.

Seller was responsive to a couple of questions, including paint and stem+bar dimension options, so I bought frame + fork + cockpit in Chameleon Green for AUD 1,103.88, or approximately USD 785.52.

The paintwork is good to very good.  Part of the top tube isn't quite perfectly blended, however overall definitely a keeper.

This will be a 2x12 road bike, with some Tagoola 40mm wheels + Vittoria tubeless 700 X 34c for those long rides.

All Road on a Giant Revolt gravel bike - Maxxis Aspen 29 x 2.1 (700 x 52c) tyres went on really easily after 30 minutes in the sun.  Removed the "AERO RAPTOR" on one side.

Quote from: willyroo on October 21, 2025, 08:27:12 PM
Ok just pulled the trigger for my 1x12 SRAM XPLR Giant Revolt Advanced gravel bike:

That was 21st October, they arrrived today - 4 November.  Tubeless valves and rim tape installed, excellent thank you @Matter 

The box also included a water bottle, a report on the spoke tension as well as 2 spare tubeless valves.

Quote from: Williamprvz on October 21, 2025, 09:05:34 AM
Do you have deeper wheel for tt bike? 60mm to 80mm?

60mm yes, 80mm no

https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,5712.msg76786.html#msg76786

Quote from: Matter on March 17, 2025, 02:43:35 AM
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40mm gravel wheelset
24mm internal width + CN AERO418 + custom hub ratchet 36T
Weight: 1524g±5%
Price: $368.30
Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807866252380.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

Ok just pulled the trigger for my 1x12 SRAM XPLR Giant Revolt Advanced gravel bike:

AERORAPTOR 40 ALL ROAD Carbon Gravel Wheelset 40mm Disc Brake Tubeless Carbon Wheels 36T Ratchet Cycling Wheel AERO418 Spoke

Price total AU $715.31 or ~US $463.99

AU $587.99 - wheelset
AU $ 71.38 - shipping to Australia
AU $ 65.94 - GST/Tax
AU -$ 10.00 - PayPal discount

Asked if they could add 6 bolt adapters, didn't get an answer so I'll repurpose some Shimano centrelock rotors instead of the SRAM rotors.

PS don't forget to add "CHINERTOWN" for a free (?) water bottle

Thanks all, looks like the TTX34 is on sale on AliExpress at the moment...

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004247166849.html

Hi everyone,
My +190cm son has a 2017 Giant Advanced Pro 2, and has cracked the top tube - almost certainly not repairable.  The XL Defy geometry is:

• Reach - 402
• Stack - 615

He's a good builder (doing an Engineering degree) and should be a fun project.

We've found so far:

SP Cycle T1000 - R401 S633
Tan Tan TTX34 - R405 S604
Yishun R096-D - R407 S601

Any other recommendations for an endurance disk frame?

Thank you!

"Standard version", around 1,515 grams total.

Hi everyone,
After much reading here and various YT channels about Elite Wheels, I reached out to Leon, and after going through various options, purchased the 45mm YAR45-01.
This is 18.5/28.0 inner/outer width, Shimano centrelock and RD13 hubs, Pillar Wing20 spokes.
USD430 + USD80 shipping to Australia.

After a few 100 kms, they're perfect for a Giant Defy endurance bike.  They almost make climbing fun, very responsive.

Thank you to Leon for a great wheelset at a great price.