2020 OPEN MIN.D. vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The M is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your M OPEN MIN.D.. 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 Pro AX
Compared with the OPEN MIN.D. in M, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The OPEN MIN.D. numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | OPEN MIN.D. M | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 377 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 567 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 545 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 998 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 75 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 769 | 786 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 491 | 480 | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 160 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 420 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the OPEN MIN.D.. Full charts: 2020 OPEN MIN.D., 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
OPEN MIN.D.Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
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 | OPEN MIN.D.MIN.D. | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | OPEN MIN.D. | Giant Defy |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss CRC 1400 SPLINE DB 24 | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Tire | Schwalbe Pro One | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | SRAM HRD Force AXS | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Handlebar | ENVE Compact | Giant Contact SL |
| Saddle | fizik Antares Versus Evo | Giant Fleet SL |
| Fork | not listed | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SL |
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