2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS vs 2025 Cervélo Caledonia-5
The 58 is the Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your XL Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS. 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 Cervélo Caledonia-5
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS in XL, the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 58 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, XLCervélo Caledonia-5, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS XL | Cervélo Caledonia-5 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 396 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 605 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 415 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1031.8 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71.5 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 841 | 824 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 565 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 215 | 191.5 | −24 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 581 |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS. Full charts: 2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, 2025 Cervélo Caledonia-5.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXSCervélo Caledonia-5
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 Caledonia-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-Grade | not listed |
| Fork | Giant Advanced SL-grade | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force E1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force E1 DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Giant CADEX Classics | not listed |
| Hub | Giant Friction | not listed |
| Rim | Giant SLR 0 40 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL AeroLight XS:80mm | not listed |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL | not listed |
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