2021 Specialized Allez vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The XL is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez. 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 Specialized Allez in 58, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +26 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez, 58Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 58 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390mm | 398 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 627mm | 624 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 72.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014mm | 1040 | +26 mm |
| Standover | 813mm | 856 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550mm | 565 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 215mm | 225 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Allez, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezGiant 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 | Specialized AllezAllez - Shimano Claris | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Chain | KMC X8 | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN26. | SRAM DUB GX |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Giant Fleet SL |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| Fork | not listed | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SL |
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