2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL vs 2022 Specialized Allez Sport
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your XS Giant Defy Advanced 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 Specialized Allez Sport
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced SL in XS, the Specialized Allez Sport in 49 places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced SL, XSSpecialized Allez Sport, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced SL XS | Specialized Allez Sport 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 374mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 527 | 535mm | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72.25° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 75.25° | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 982mm | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 705 | 720mm | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 460mm | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Giant Defy Advanced SL. Full charts: 2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL, 2022 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced SLSpecialized Allez Sport
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 | Giant Defy Advanced SLAdvanced SL | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced SL-grade | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant SLR D-Fuse | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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