Giant Contend SL 1 2021 - Road Bike
Ready to increase your road riding mileage? This lightweight, smooth-riding bike is all the motivation you need. Its aluminium frame and high-quality components give you a big boost in efficiency so you can crank out more miles day in and day out.
Made with a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame, Contend SL features balanced geometry for versatile all-rounder capabilities. The rear triangle is designed for quick acceleration, while the front end puts the rider in a confident position for comfort and control. Its unique technologies, including a D-Fuse composite seatpost and tubeless Giant WheelSystem, 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.
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 composite seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 28mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Lightweight efficiency
ALUXX SL aluminium frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum |
Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
Stem | Giant Sport |
Bars | Giant Connect |
Front Brake | Tektro TK-B178 |
Rear Brake | Tektro TK-B178 |
Brake Lever | Shimano 105 |
Front Mech | Shimano 105 |
Rear Mech | Shimano 105 GS |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Speed | 22 |
Rims | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
Front Tyre | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x25mm, folding |
Rear Tyre | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x25mm, folding |
Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse, composite |
Saddle | Giant Approach |
Chainset | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
Pedals | Resin Platform |
Giant Contend SL 2021 Sizing
Inside Leg (Inches) Vs Rider Height (Feet & Inches) |
26” |
27” |
28” |
29” |
30” |
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37” |
5’ 3” |
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5’ 4” |
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5’ 5” |
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5’ 6” |
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5’ 7” |
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5’ 8” |
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5’ 9” |
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5’ 10” |
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5’ 11” |
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6’ 0” |
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6’ 1” |
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6’ 2” |
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6’ 3” |
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6’ 5” |
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Giant Contend SL 2021 Geometry
S | M | ML | L | XL | |
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SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 445 | 480 | 515 | 535 | 565 |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 138 | 158 | 178 | 198 | 218 |
HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
FORK RAKE (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
TRAIL (mm) | 63.3 | 58.4 | 58.4 | 58.4 | 58.4 |
WHEELBASE (mm) | 986 | 990 | 1002 | 1017 | 1031 |
CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 |
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
STACK (mm) | 541 | 563 | 577 | 596 | 615 |
REACH (mm) | 375 | 378 | 384 | 393 | 401 |
STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 746 | 774 | 803 | 821 | 844 |
HANDLEBAR WIDTH (mm) | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
STEM LENGTH (mm) | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
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