2023 Giant Defy Advanced vs 2023 Specialized Allez Sport
The Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your S is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced in S, the Specialized Allez Sport in 44 places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
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- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Defy Advanced numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced S | Specialized Allez Sport 44 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 356 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 546 | 519 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 69.5° | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.25° | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420mm | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 984mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | 77mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 273mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 715mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 378mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Giant Defy Advanced. Full charts: 2023 Giant Defy Advanced, 2023 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy AdvancedSpecialized Allez Sport
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 AdvancedAdvanced 1 | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Defy | Specialized Allez E5 |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive | Specialized FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS520 | Praxis Alba |
| Chainring | Shimano RS520 | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano press fit | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rotor | Tektro rotor | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Giant Contact | not listed |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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