2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS vs 2026 Cervélo Caledonia
The Cervélo Caledonia size closest to your M is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo Caledonia
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS in M, the Cervélo Caledonia in 51 places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −28 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, MCervélo Caledonia, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS M | Cervélo Caledonia 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 369 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 530 | −28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 415 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998 | 984.5 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76.5 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 741 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | 109.9 | −40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 522 |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS. Full charts: 2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, 2026 Cervélo Caledonia.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXSCervélo Caledonia
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 0-AXSAdvanced Pro 0-AXS | Cervélo Caledonia105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-Grade | Cervélo Caledonia |
| Fork | Giant Advanced SL-grade | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force E1 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force E1 DUB | Shimano 105 |
| Tire | Giant CADEX Classics | Vittoria Corsa N.Ext Tubeless-Ready |
| Hub | Giant Friction | not listed |
| Rim | Giant SLR 0 40 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm | Cervélo HB23 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL AeroLight XS:80mm | Cervélo ST36 |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 52, Shimano 36 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Vision Team i23 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT66 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
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