2020 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The XS is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 44 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset. 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 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset in 44, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in XS places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset numbers we have for size 44 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset 44 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 370 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 510 | 522 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.3° | 70.5 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 501 | 515 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 995 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 75 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 657 | 731 | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 410 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 125 | +30 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset. Full charts: 2020 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SL Gen 3 FramesetGiant 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 | Trek Domane SL Gen 3 FramesetSL Gen 3 Frameset | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Giant Defy |
| Fork | Trek Domane SL | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Derailleur | Trek derailleurs must have | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Tire | not listed | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Fleet SL |
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