2023 Specialized Allez vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your 54 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
Compared with the Specialized Allez in 54, the Giant Defy Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
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- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Specialized Allez is drawn. The Giant Defy Advanced numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 54 | Giant Defy Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370mm | 374 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 569mm | 546 | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 998mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 76mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 274mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 781mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 378mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Allez, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezGiant Defy Advanced
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 AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | Tektro MD-550 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| Fork | not listed | Giant OverDrive |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano RS520 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano press fit |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro rotor |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse |
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