Break out of the box and expand your road riding adventures. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this ultra-capable road bike has built-in compliance and high-volume tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.
Key Performance Factors
Balanced road geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth ride quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Total control
Seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and on rough roads.
Techs & Features
ALUXX Aluminum Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Sizing Guide
Sizing to be used as a reference only and based on rider's height. Please check with us to determine the correct size.
- XS: 157cm - 169cm
- S: 165cm - 175cm
- M: 171cm - 181cm
- ML: 177cm- 187cm
- L: 183cm - 193cm
- XL: 189cm - 199cm
Specs
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colours | Sandshell |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Pedals | platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC] |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra GS |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
| Hubs | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |
| Extras | fender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size |
| Weight | The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware, and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality. |
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