2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset vs 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The M is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your 54 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset. 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 Frameset in 54, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 54Giant Defy Advanced Pro, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset 54 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 380 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 558 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 420 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995.2 | 998 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| Standover | 784 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 136 | 150 | +14 mm |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro minus the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 2024 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo Caledonia-5 FramesetGiant 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 FramesetFrameset | 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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