2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace vs 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your 54 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Defy Advanced Pro
Compared with the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace in 54, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in ML places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace, 54Giant Defy Advanced Pro, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace 54 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 384 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 577 | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995.2 | 1010 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| Standover | 784 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 136 | 175 | +39 mm |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro minus the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura Ace, 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo Caledonia-5 Dura AceGiant 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 Dura AceDura Ace Di2 | Giant Defy Advanced ProAdvanced Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Fork | Giant OverDrive Aero |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 | Giant Contact SL |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 | Giant Contact SL |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| 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 |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Fleet SL |
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