2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX vs 2021 Specialized Allez Elite
The 56 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your ML Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX. 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 Specialized Allez Elite
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in ML, the Specialized Allez Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX, MLSpecialized Allez Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX ML | Specialized Allez Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 385 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 586 | 596mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73.25 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 999mm | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 816 | 785mm | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515 | 530mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 185 | 180mm | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX. Full charts: 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX, 2021 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXSpecialized Allez Elite
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 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Defy | Specialized Allez |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive 2 | Specialized FACT |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival D1 Wide | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL | not listed |
| Grips | Lite 3.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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