2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in L, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 60 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack

+60 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+13 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

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Head angle

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Chainstays

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Defy Advanced Pro numbers we have for size L are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro. Full charts: 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Giant Defy Advanced ProSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp

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.