This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminium road bike has been revamped to give it a well-rounded performance ride quality. It’s the perfect choice to help you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience.
Designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little farther, Contend offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tyres (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminium forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
Key Performance Factors
Balanced road geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth ride quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 32mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Lightweight Efficiency
Mounts for both rack and mudguards ensure that the Contend can deal with any type of riding no matter what the weather.
Highlights
Designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little farther, Contend offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 43016.9 | 46518.3 | 50019.7 | 53521.1 | 55521.9 | 58523 | |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.8° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° | |
| Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 51520.3 | 53020.9 | 54521.5 | 56022 | 57522.6 | 59523.4 | |
| Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1234.8 | 1385.4 | 1586.2 | 1787 | 1987.8 | 2188.6 | |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.0° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | |
| Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 | 502 | |
| Trail (mm) (inch) | 66.82.6 | 61.92.4 | 57.12.2 | 57.12.2 | 57.12.2 | 57.12.2 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 98538.8 | 98638.8 | 99039 | 100239.4 | 101740 | 103140.6 | |
| Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 41216.2 | 41216.2 | 41216.2 | 41216.2 | 41216.2 | 41216.2 | |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 753 | 753 | 753 | 702.8 | 702.8 | 702.8 | |
| Stack (mm) (inch) | 52420.6 | 54121.3 | 56322.2 | 57722.7 | 59623.5 | 61524.2 | |
| Reach (mm) (inch) | 37214.6 | 37514.8 | 37814.9 | 38415.1 | 39315.5 | 40115.8 | |
| Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 72028.3 | 74629.4 | 77430.5 | 80331.6 | 82132.3 | 84433.2 | |
| Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 | 44017.3 | |
| Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 | 1104.3 | |
| Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 | |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Technologies & Features
ALUXX Aluminum Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
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