2020 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The L is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez E5. 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 E5 in 56, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 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 E5, 56Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 390 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 596mm | 605 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.0 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999mm | 1025 | +26 mm |
| Standover | 785mm | 835 | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 535 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 205 | +25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 575 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez E5, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Giant 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 Allez E5Allez E5 | 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 |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| 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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