2021 Trek Domane SL vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The XL is the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your 60 Trek Domane SL. 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 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 SL numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane SL 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 SL. Full charts: 2021 Trek Domane SL, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane SLGiant 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 SLSL 4 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Giant Defy |
| Fork | Trek Domane SL | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra R4720 | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano Tiagra 4700 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | Shimano Tiagra HG54 | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra R4770 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Seatmast Cap | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse | Giant Fleet SL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB GX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
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