2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 vs 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The L is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your XL Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp 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
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 in XL, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in L places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 is drawn. The Giant Defy Advanced Pro numbers we have for size L are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5 XL | Giant Defy Advanced Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391mm | 390 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 643mm | 605 | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 427mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1036mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 810mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 527.5mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 217mm | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro minus the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5, 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp E5Giant Defy Advanced Pro
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 Turbo Creo SL Comp E5SL Comp E5 | Giant Defy Advanced ProAdvanced Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 1.5 | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX810 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Crankset | Praxis Forged/M30 | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 Boost | Giant SLR-2 42 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Giant Contact SL |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Giant Contact Fleet SL |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano cassette |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
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