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2021 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 47 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 47, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+6 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
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 47 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset 47Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX XSDifference
Reach364370+6 mm
Stack527522−5 mm
Head tube angle71.0°70.5−0.5°
Effective top tube509515+6 mm
Chainstay length420420±0 mm
Wheelbase986995+9 mm
BB drop8075−5 mm
Standover686731+45 mm
Seat tube length420410−10 mm
Head tube length110125+15 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.5

Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Trek Domane SL Gen 3 Frameset. Full charts: 2021 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek Domane SL Gen 3 FramesetSL Gen 3 FramesetGiant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX
FrameTrek OCLVGiant Defy
ForkTrek Domane SLGiant OverDrive 2
DerailleurTrek derailleurs must haveSRAM Rival AXS
Shifternot listedSRAM Rival
Cassettenot listedSRAM Rival
Chainnot listedSRAM Rival D1
Cranksetnot listedSRAM Rival D1 Wide
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB GX
Wheelsetnot listedGiant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc
Tirenot listedGiant Gavia Fondo 1
Brakenot listedSRAM Rival AXS E1
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline
Handlebarnot listedGiant Contact SL
Stemnot listedGiant Contact SL
Gripsnot listedLite 3.0
Seatpostnot listedGiant D-Fuse SL
Saddlenot listedGiant Fleet SL

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