2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3 vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The M is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 54 Trek Domane SL Gen 3. 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 in 54, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane SL Gen 3 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL Gen 3 54 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 377 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 567 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.3° | 72.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | 545 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 998 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 75 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 754 | 786 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 480 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 160 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Trek Domane SL Gen 3. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane SL Gen 3, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SL Gen 3Giant 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 3SL 7 AXS Gen 3 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Giant Defy |
| Fork | Trek Domane SLR | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270 | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS Power Meter | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Tire | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | SRAM Force | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Seatmast Cap | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse | Giant Fleet SL |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
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