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Contend SL 1

2020

On most models

Within 30 days

Starting From £35

This updated lightweight all-rounder puts a premium on versatility and confident handling. Its aluminium frame and components produce a balanced feel of smooth compliance and a responsive ride quality.

Made with an updated lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame, Contend SL features balanced geometry that gives it versatile all-rounder capabilities. The rear triangle is designed for quick acceleration while the front end puts the rider in a confident position. Its distinctive technologies, including a D-Fuse carbon composite seat post and increased tyre clearance, give it a smooth ride that’s perfectly capable on all types of road terrain. From the hills to flats, smooth roads or rough, Contend SL does it all.

Key Performance Factors

Balanced road geometry

Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile road handling.

Smooth ride quality

Innovative D-Fuse carbon composite seat post design reduces road vibrations which, combined with a Giant wheel set that can take up to 28c tyres, ensures a smooth ride.

Lightweight efficiency

ALUXX SL aluminium frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.

Techs & Features

ALUXX SL Aluminium Technology
Compact Road Design
OverDrive

Geometry

bike diagram with measurements referenced in table that follows
Selection of a button will change the units measurement displayed throughout the entire sizing guide section.
 XSSMMLLXL
A Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch)41016.144517.548018.951520.353521.156522.2
B Seat Tube Angle (degrees)74.8°74.0°73.5°73.0°73.0°72.5°
C Top Tube Length (mm) (inch)51520.353020.954521.55602257522.659523.4
D Head Tube Length (mm) (inch)1234.81385.41586.217871987.82188.6
E Head Tube Angle (degrees)71.0°71.8°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
F Fork Rake (mm) (inch)502502502502502502
G Trail (mm) (inch)68.22.763.32.558.42.358.42.358.42.358.42.3
H Wheelbase (mm) (inch)98538.898638.899039100239.4101740103140.6
I Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch)41216.241216.241216.241216.241216.241216.2
J Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch)753753753702.8702.8702.8
K Stack (mm) (inch)52420.654121.356322.257722.759623.561524.2
L Reach (mm) (inch)37214.637514.837814.938415.139315.540115.8
M Stand Over Height (mm) (inch)72028.374629.477430.580331.682132.384433.2
N Handlebar Width (mm) (inch)40015.740015.742016.542016.544017.344017.3
O Stem Length (mm) (inch)803.1903.51003.91003.91104.31104.3
P Crank Length (mm) (inch)1656.51706.7172.56.8172.56.81756.91756.9
Q Wheel Size 700C700C700C700C700C700C
Specs
  • Sizes
    S, M, ML, L, XL
  • Colours
    Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Black Decal
  • Frame
    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
  • Fork
    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
  • Shock
    N/A
  • Handlebar
    Giant Connect
  • Stem
    Giant Sport
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse, composite
  • Saddle
    Giant Contact (forward)
  • Pedals
    Pedal with toe clips/straps
  • Shifters
    Shimano 105
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano 105
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano 105 SS
  • Brakes
    Tektro TK-B178 w/ better finish/cartridge shoes
  • Brake Levers
    Shimano 105
  • Cassette
    Shimano 105, 11x30
  • Chain
    KMC X11EL-1
  • Crankset
    Shimano FC-RS510, 36/52
  • Bottom Bracket
    Shimano, press fit
  • Rims
    Giant P-R2 wheelset
  • Hubs
    Giant P-R2 wheelset
  • Spokes
    Giant P-R2 wheelset
  • Tyres
    Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding
  • Weight
    9.06kg (Size M)

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