2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 vs 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your 48 Cervélo Caledonia-5. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Defy Advanced Pro
Compared with the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 48, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in S places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Cervélo Caledonia-5 is drawn. The Giant Defy Advanced Pro numbers we have for size S are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Caledonia-5 48 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 375 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 505 | 541 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.8 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.0 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 502 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982.2 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 76.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 89.5 | 135 | +46 mm |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro minus the Cervélo Caledonia-5. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5, 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo Caledonia-5Giant Defy Advanced Pro
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cervélo Caledonia-5 | Giant Defy Advanced ProAdvanced Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| Fork | not listed | Giant OverDrive Aero |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 36 |
| Tire | not listed | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT70 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Fleet SL |
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