2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO vs 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The L is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your XS Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO. 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 Expert EVO in XS, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in L places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO 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 Expert EVO XS | Giant Defy Advanced Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363mm | 390 | +27 mm |
| Stack | 573mm | 605 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 999mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 728mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 415mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145.5mm | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro minus the Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVO, 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert EVOGiant 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 Expert EVOSL Expert EVO | Giant Defy Advanced ProAdvanced Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano cassette |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Crankset | Praxis Forged/M30 | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync | not listed |
| Battery | Specialized SL1-320 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | Giant SLR-2 42 |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic Dropper | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Expert | Giant Contact Fleet SL |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Defy |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
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