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.

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.

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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

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!

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.