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2021 Khs TR 101 vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced

The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your S/52 Khs TR 101. 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 Giant Defy Advanced

Compared with the Khs TR 101 in S/52, the Giant Defy Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
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Head angle
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Chainstays
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Khs TR 101 numbers we have for size S/52 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementKhs TR 101 S/52Giant Defy Advanced SDifference
Reach366374+8 mm
Stack558546−12 mm
Head tube angle71not listed
Seat tube angle73not listed
Effective top tube537not listed
Chainstay length450not listed
BB height273not listed
Standover754not listed
Seat tube length470not listed
Head tube length115not listed

Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced minus the Khs TR 101. Full charts: 2021 Khs TR 101, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.

Where each sits in its class

Khs TR 101Giant Defy Advanced

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick

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.

PartKhs TR 101TR 101Giant Defy AdvancedAdvanced 1
ShifterShimano Sora STIShimano 105 Di2
DerailleurShimano Acera M3100Shimano 105 Di2
ChainKMC X9KMC X-12
CranksetShimano Sora R3030Shimano FC-RS520
Bottom bracketShimano Outboard BearingShimano press fit
TireKenda Kwick Journey 700 x 40cGiant Gavia Fondo 1
HubShimano Alivio Cassettenot listed
RimWeinmann Aluminum XC-180 Discnot listed
BrakeBengal MB700T Cable DiscShimano 105 Di2
HandlebarFSA Vero CompactGiant Contact SL D-Fuse
HeadsetFSA Threadless 1-1/8”not listed
SaddleWTB Rocket V SportGiant Approach
Framenot listedGiant Defy
Forknot listedGiant OverDrive
Cassettenot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano RS520
Wheelsetnot listedGiant P-R2 Disc
Rotornot listedTektro rotor
Stemnot listedGiant Contact
Gripsnot listedGiant Stratus Lite 3.0
Seatpostnot listedGiant D-Fuse

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