Cannondale CAAD13 105 vs Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

157 facts in comparison

Based on 141 Reddit opinions. Close race—Pro 2Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 edges ahead.

141 opinions

Pro 2 leads by 3pts

CAAD13 105

81%

B+

Based on

158 Redditors

Cannondale CAAD13 105

~$36.99

92 opinions

tldr; The aluminum road king. Race-worthy, incredible value.

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Reddit's Pick

84%

B+

Based on

94 Redditors

Winner

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

~$30

49 opinions

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2. With 89% positive sentiment across 94 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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⭐RID

⚡COM

🔧FRA

📐FIT

⭐VER

Points

Score by Category

Ride Quality

100%—

Components

50%100%

Frame Quality

86%—

Fit & Sizing

100%0%

Versatility

—100%

Why is Advanced Pro 2 better than Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Higher Reddit score (84% vs 81%)
Better comfort (100% vs 43%)
Better price (57% vs 33%)
Better components (100% vs 50%)
Better geometry (100% vs 60%)

Based on 252 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Pro 2Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

Winning by 3 points (84% vs 81%)

Better comfort

Better price

Better components

High confidence (252 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 252 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

CAAD13 105

8.1/10

158 mentions

Pro 2

8.4/10

94 mentions

FRAME

CAAD13 1058.6/10

Pro 2N/A

GEOMETRY

CAAD13 1056.0/10

Pro 210.0/10

WEIGHT

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Pro 210.0/10

SPEED

CAAD13 10510.0/10

Pro 210.0/10

COMFORT

CAAD13 1054.3/10

Pro 210.0/10

VALUE

CAAD13 1059.1/10

Pro 28.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	CAAD13 105	Pro 2
Frame	86%	N/A
Geometry	60%	100%
Weight	100%	100%
Speed	100%	100%
Comfort	43%	100%
Value	91%	80%
Groupset	100%	N/A
Maintenance	100%	N/A
Frame Quality	100%	N/A
Bottom Bracket	0%	0%
Build Quality	100%	N/A
Coolness	100%	N/A
Stiffness	100%	N/A
Aerodynamics	100%	N/A
Frame Condition	0%	N/A
Aesthetics	67%	N/A
Availability	0%	N/A
Price	33%	57%
Durability	33%	N/A
Fit	100%	0%
Design	100%	100%
Age	0%	N/A
Reputation	100%	100%
Components	50%	100%
Fun	100%	N/A
Gearing	100%	0%
Cost	100%	N/A
Standards	0%	N/A
Condition	100%	N/A
Parts Availability	33%	N/A
Upgradability	100%	N/A
Responsiveness	100%	N/A
Tires	0%	0%
Grip	100%	N/A
Feel	100%	N/A
Brakes	50%	0%
Handling	100%	100%
Appearance	50%	N/A
Tire Clearance	100%	100%
Drivetrain	100%	N/A
Ride Quality	100%	N/A
Frame Reliability	100%	N/A
Specifications	100%	N/A
User Friendliness	100%	N/A
Value Retention	100%	N/A
Paint	0%	100%
Upgrade Potential	100%	N/A
Aggressiveness	50%	N/A
Simplicity	N/A	100%
Setup	N/A	100%
Reliability	N/A	100%
Sportiness	N/A	100%
Future Proofing	N/A	100%
Versatility	N/A	100%
Climbing	N/A	100%
Stability	N/A	100%
Size	N/A	0%
Wheelset	N/A	100%
Performance	N/A	100%

Category Wins

CAAD13 105: 31|Pro 2: 15

Head to Head

CAAD13 105: 31|Pro 2: 15

FrameCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10586%

Pro 2N/A

GeometryPro 2

CAAD13 10560%

Pro 2100%

Weight

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

Speed

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

ComfortPro 2

CAAD13 10543%

Pro 2100%

ValueCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10591%

Pro 280%

GroupsetCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

MaintenanceCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Frame QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Bottom Bracket

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 20%

Build QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

CoolnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

StiffnessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

AerodynamicsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Frame Condition

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 2N/A

AestheticsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10567%

Pro 2N/A

Availability

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 2N/A

PricePro 2

CAAD13 10533%

Pro 257%

DurabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10533%

Pro 2N/A

FitCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 20%

Design

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

Age

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 2N/A

Reputation

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

ComponentsPro 2

CAAD13 10550%

Pro 2100%

FunCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

GearingCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 20%

CostCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Standards

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 2N/A

ConditionCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Parts AvailabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10533%

Pro 2N/A

UpgradabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

ResponsivenessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Tires

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 20%

GripCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

FeelCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

BrakesCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Pro 20%

Handling

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

AppearanceCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Pro 2N/A

Tire Clearance

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2100%

DrivetrainCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Ride QualityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Frame ReliabilityCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

SpecificationsCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

User FriendlinessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

Value RetentionCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

PaintPro 2

CAAD13 1050%

Pro 2100%

Upgrade PotentialCAAD13 105

CAAD13 105100%

Pro 2N/A

AggressivenessCAAD13 105

CAAD13 10550%

Pro 2N/A

SimplicityPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

SetupPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

ReliabilityPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

SportinessPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

Future ProofingPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

VersatilityPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

ClimbingPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

StabilityPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

Size

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 20%

WheelsetPro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

PerformancePro 2

CAAD13 105N/A

Pro 2100%

CAAD13 105

81%

84%

Pro 2

CAAD13 10581%

Pro 284%

Close race - Pro 2 edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	Advanced-grade composite, disc
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	—
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	—
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	—
Wheel Size	700c	—

Key Highlights

Cannondale CAAD13 105Winner

🏆 Alu road king

🏁 Race worthy

⚙️ Shimano 105

💰 Great value

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

Solid community reputation

Frequently recommended

Topic Battles

CAAD13 105: 3|Tied: 0|Pro 2: 2

⭐Ride Quality

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

100%

Pro 2

—

⚡Components

Pro 2 wins

CAAD13 105

50%

Pro 2

100%

🔧Frame Quality

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

86%

Pro 2

—

📐Fit & Sizing

CAAD13 105 wins

CAAD13 105

100%

Pro 2

⭐Versatility

Pro 2 wins

CAAD13 105

—

Pro 2

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

Best Praise

+4 pts

“Giant Defy Advanced will take 38mm tyres. That's an endurance road frame. If you need more clearance then the Revolt can do double duty. Have a spare wheelset - I ran 28mm GP5000s on the road wheels and 38mm GravelKing SK on the gravel wheels. Until this model year the two bikes were identical at the front end geometry wise.”

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Top Criticism

+2 pts

“I think the last year the Defy 2 had rim brakes was 2015. It’s overpriced by about £150”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Cannondale CAAD13 105

Best Praise

+8 pts

“That Cannondale has a better and more expensive groupset. Both frames are alloy. I’d go with the Cannondale. What is much more important here is the sizing difference. One is a small, and the other is a 56cm which is a medium. Don’t buy a bike that won’t fit you. Research sizing on the internet.”

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Top Criticism

+5 pts

“I would skip the Cannondale because it is an early disc brake bike using post mount. I would rather have a really good rim brake bike or a fully modern flat mount disc brake with thru axles.”

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Sentiment Over Time

CAAD13 105

Pro 2

📈Historical Price Data

Cannondale CAAD13 105

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

Cannondale CAAD13 105

All-time low: $36.98(2025-09)

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

All-time low: $27.04(2025-02)

Which is Better?

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 Wins

84%

81%

105

Close race, but Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 edges ahead by 3 points based on 252 Reddit opinions.

Why Pro 2Winner

Why CAAD13 105

Better Value for Money (91% vs 80%)
More discussed (158 vs 94)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

47%Positive

Positive

47%

Neutral

48%

Negative

Based on 94 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

48%Positive

Positive

48%

Neutral

42%

Negative

10%

Based on 158 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2
Frame Material	SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE	Advanced-grade composite, disc
Fork	CAAD13 Full Carbon, SAVE	—
Drivetrain	Shimano 105 11-speed mechanical	—
Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors	—
Wheel Size	700c	—
Tire Clearance	Up to 30mm	Up to 38mm
Brand	UFDTHCJH	Easybikeparts
Manufacturer	UFDTHCJH	Easybikeparts
Color	C/Blue	Silver
Weight	2.20462262 pounds	0.110231131 pounds
Height	0.393700787 Inches	—
Fork Material	—	Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, disc
Groupset	—	Shimano 105 2x12
Brake Type	—	Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
Wheelset	—	Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Feature Checklist

CAAD13 105: 5|Pro 2: 2

Feature	CAAD13 105	Pro 2
Made from durable materials for long-lasting performance
【Ergonomic design】: Ride Longer Without Pain – Say goodbye to saddle soreness and numbness. Our ergonomic bicycle seat cushion helps reduce hip pain, tailbone discomfort, and improves endurance for fitness training, commuting, or casual rides.
Alu road king
Race worthy
Shimano 105
Compatible Models (2015-2023): Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 3 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 Giant Defy Advanced SL 1
Great value
【Suitable bicycle models】: Bicycle seat for Cannondale Caad13 105 CAAD5 CAAD8 CAADX Catalyst Cujo Dave F28. This wide gel bicycle seat cushion is designed to fit most standard saddles. Upgrade your saddle with an easy-to-install cover that stays secure.

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Cannondale CAAD13 105	Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2
Reddit Score	81%	84%
Mentions	158	94
Sentiment	+ 76- 16	+ 44- 5

Where to Buy

Cannondale CAAD13 105

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All-time low was $36.98 on 2025-09

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All-time low was $27.04 on 2025-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Based on 252 Reddit comments, Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 has a slight edge with 84% positive sentiment vs Cannondale CAAD13 105's 81%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 or Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Both have similar approval ratings (84% vs 81%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2?

Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 has 94 mentions on Reddit with 84% positive sentiment. Users consistently recommend it based on real ownership experiences.

What do Redditors say about Cannondale CAAD13 105?

Reddit users highlight: Alu road king. Race worthy. Shimano 105. With 158 mentions and 81% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 252 Reddit comments: 94 about Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 and 158 about Cannondale CAAD13 105. Data was sourced from Which Bike community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

141 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 7/15/2026

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