2022 Specialized Allez Sport vs 2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL
The XS is the Giant Defy Advanced SL size closest to your 44 Specialized Allez Sport. 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 SL
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sport in 44, the Giant Defy Advanced SL in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sport, 44Giant Defy Advanced SL, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sport 44 | Giant Defy Advanced SL XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 369 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 516mm | 527 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.25° | 74.5° | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974mm | 995 | +21 mm |
| Standover | 697mm | 705 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 410 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 125 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced SL minus the Specialized Allez Sport. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Allez Sport, 2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez SportGiant Defy Advanced SL
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 | Specialized Allez SportSport | Giant Defy Advanced SLAdvanced SL |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Advanced SL-grade |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant SLR D-Fuse |
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