2021 Trek Domane AL Rim vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The XL is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 60 Trek Domane AL Rim. 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 AL Rim in 60, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in XL places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane AL Rim numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane AL Rim 60 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 398 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 632 | 624 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.1° | 72.5 | +0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 595 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 420 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1040 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 817 | 856 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 567 | 565 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 220 | 225 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72.5 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Trek Domane AL Rim. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane AL Rim, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane AL RimGiant 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 AL RimAL 2 Rim | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | Giant Defy |
| Fork | Trek Domane | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2000 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-31 | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | Shimano Sora HG71 | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS200 | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN26 | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Hub | Formula TK-31, Formula TK-32 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | Giant Contact SL |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse | Giant Fleet SL |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SL |
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