Climbs to the summit. Maintaining power into a stiff headwind. Leaning into a corner and accelerating out of it. These are the things we love about road riding. The all-new Defy Advanced E+ Elite is made to give you more of it.
From daily training rides to weekend epics, all-out hammer sessions to casual coffee shop rides, this smooth-riding E-bike is a direct descendent of the award-winning Defy endurance road bike range. It’s designed and engineered to look, feel and ride like a high-performance road bike, with the added element of seamless pedaling support.
It all adds up to a road riding experience you’ve always dreamed of. Faster, farther, no limitations.
At the core of the Defy Advanced E+ Elite is the all-new SyncDrive Move Plus motor, which delivers dynamic, natural feeling pedaling assistance up to 45 km/h in the U.S., 32 km/h in Canada, and 25 km/h in Europe (based on varying regulations within those countries). Integrated into the rear hub, it’s a lightweight powertrain (1.7kg) that harnesses the energy you put into the pedals and amplifies it to help you climb steep hills, power across the flats, and extend your ride while feeling less fatigue.
The motor is engineered with Giant’s “E-Road exclusive riding pattern” to match the pedaling pattern of road cyclists. When you start from a static position, it gradually increases power to give you a smooth feel with no unexpected power surges. When you stop pedaling and coast, it gradually reduces support to avoid a feeling of sudden power loss.
In addition to being lighter than typical mid-drive motors, the hub-drive design of SyncDrive Move Plus creates a natural road pedaling feel because it spins with the rear wheel. The motor’s RPM is synced with the wheel’s RPM. As a result, when pedaling in “cruise phase,” the motor output is tapered, so it feels natural rather than leading the rider’s pedal stroke. And, equally important, there is no feeling of drag when freewheeling or coasting along.
The SyncDrive Move Plus motor is powered by EnergyPak 400, an ultra-slim battery that delivers 400Wh of power in a highly efficient and lightweight 2.3kg system. And by adding an EnergyPak 200 water bottle type range extender, riders can have 600Wh of power. Factoring in the energy savings of the tapered assist cruise phase, riders can easily reach 150km of range. You get all the power, but in a smaller package that’s cleanly integrated within the down tube.
Every element of the Defy Advanced E+ Elite is integrated for optimal performance and ease of use. It starts with the RideControl Go button, which is integrated into the top tube for quick, easy access. The button can be used to turn the E-bike on or off, and also to change power modes. Colored LED lights show the support mode and battery level.
The SyncDrive Move Plus motor system includes Smart Assist technology, which features smart sensors that precisely measure the power being applied to the pedals. This allows the motor to provide just the right amount of assistance to create a natural, powerful riding experience while also optimizing energy efficiency for both the rider and the battery system.
The updated RideControl App expands the existing customization options for the SyncDrive Move Plus motor. Now you can choose exactly how you want the system to perform. You can use the app to adjust from the battery-saving Eco mode all the way up to Power mode and monitor all relevant ride metrics during your activity.
All models feature SRAM wireless electronic drivetrains as well as handlebar-mounted AXS wireless Blips, which are set up to switch assist modes without having to remove your hands from the bars. (The Defy Advanced E+ Elite 0 is equipped with SRAM AXS Red shifters and SRAM Bonus Buttons instead of Blips.) An integrated taillight, positioned near the top of the seat tube, is always on, providing added visibility on the road.