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Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1

eMTB & roadRear hubTorque sensor
400 Wh
Battery
62 mi
Claimed range
Carbon endurance road e-bike, the cheaper of two US builds (the Elite 0 is $12,000). A rear hub motor rather than a mid-drive: Giant's SyncDrive Move Plus weighs 1.7kg. Torque is left blank because the page gives two figures that are not the same kind of number: the spec table says "75Nm max", while the feature copy says the hub delivers 30Nm, "equivalent to 75Nm with a mid-drive motor". The 75 is Giant's comparison, not the hub's rated torque. The sensor type is from this page, which says Smart Assist "uses three sensors to precisely measure the power being applied to the pedals". Wireless SRAM Force AXS 2x12, SRAM hydraulic brakes on 160mm rotors, Giant SLR 1 E+ 36 carbon wheels, D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar for compliance (not suspension). Lighting is an integrated tail light only, with no headlight listed, so the lights field is left blank rather than yes or no. The 400Wh EnergyPak is integrated in the down tube and the page does not say it is removable. No class, top speed or weight is stated. The range figures are Giant's own chart. Marked out of stock online when read.
$9,900Manufacturer price, 09/30/2026
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Full specification

Headline
Price$9,900
CategoryeMTB
Price per Wh$24.75 per Wh
Model year2026
Motor
DriveRear hub
Motor makeGiant SyncDrive Move Plus
SensorTorque
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh
Range (claim)62 mi
Range as stated24-62 miles (Giant range chart, extreme to ideal conditions)
Class & speed
ThrottleNo
Build
Gears24-speed
DrivetrainSRAM Force AXS 2x12 (46/33T, 10-33T)
BrakesHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm
Rear rotor160 mm
SuspensionRigid
Fork travelRigid
Rear travelNone
Front suspensionNo
Tires700 x 32 Cadex Classic, tubeless
DisplayGiant RideControl GO, frame-integrated LED console
FrameAdvanced-grade composite (carbon)
SizesS, M, ML, L, XL
Step-through optionNo
Included
FendersNo
RackNo
KickstandNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604
Warranty2 yr
Warranty termsLifetime on the frame for the original owner (downhill frames 3 years), 2 years on Giant components and e-bike electronics, 2 years or 600 charges on the battery; third-party suspension and groupsets carry their maker's warranty (brand policy)

Safety certification: not published. Giant states: “No UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604” (source). That is the manufacturer’s own claim, not something we verified, you can check a specific model in UL’s Product iQ database. Why this matters.

Specs transcribed from www.giant-bicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as “—” rather than estimated. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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