2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert vs 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro
The L is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro size closest to your S Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert. 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 in S, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro in L places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 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 Turbo Creo SL Expert 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 S | Giant Defy Advanced Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373mm | 390 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 575mm | 605 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1005mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 731mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 447.5mm | 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. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Creo SL Expert, 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Creo SL ExpertGiant 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 ExpertSL Expert | Giant Defy Advanced ProAdvanced Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 2.0 | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano cassette |
| Chain | SRAM RIVAL D1 | 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 Turbo Pro | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover Expert | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra | 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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