2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 58 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your XL 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 E5
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in XL, the Specialized Allez E5 in 58 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 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, XLSpecialized Allez E5, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX XL | Specialized Allez E5 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 390mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 627mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.5° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73.25° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1014mm | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 856 | 813mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 565 | 550mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 225 | 215mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX. Full charts: 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXSpecialized Allez E5
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 E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Defy | not listed |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive 2 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival D1 Wide | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL | not listed |
| 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 |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
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