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Contend 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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$810| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant Contend is praised for its endurance geometry, offering a comfortable and versatile ride suitable for long distances and various road conditions. It features ALUXX Aluminum Technology for durability and a D-Fuse seatpost for vibration management, though some models may lack this feature. The bike is noted for its efficient power transfer, stable handling, and good value for money, making it an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned riders alike.
Endurance geometry for comfort
Efficient power transfer
Stable handling
Good value for money
Versatile for long rides and various conditions
Less aggressive than race bikes
Some component compromises to reach low price
High-speed handling not as precise as pure race bikes
The Contend bikes have an endurance geometry: less aggressive than a race rig and more comfortable for a rider who hasn’t yet developed the racer’s flexibility.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThis is as close to the ideal first bike for anyone looking to cover distance in comfort and minimal effort that you can get.
CyclistThe Giant Contend SL 1 is an absolutely spot-on all-day ride.
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Jun 2018 · John Stevenson
Balanced and assured aluminium endurance bike equally suited to long rides at pace and commuter pothole-bashing
Apr 2018 · Simon Withers
Another fine Giant all-round road bike at an attractive price. Buy if you’re looking for a single road bike to cover a multitude of uses, from big days out to day-to-day commuting, fitness and leisure riding
Fast, comfortable all-rounder, very good tyres, wide-range gears and big-name reliability
There are a couple of minor kit compromises to bring it under the £1,000 mark
Nov 2016 · BikesEtc
A sure-footed, affordable choice for the endurance first-timer
Racy geometry
Efficient ride
Good pedigree
Some component compromises to reach low price
Jun 2016 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Recently, Giant launched its new line of aluminum road bikes called Contend. The range includes three machines: Contend SL Disc, Contend SL and Contend.
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Black / Green; Neon Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, threaded |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Forward |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Platform, Caged |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-950 11x32, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro R312 Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Giant SR-2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h |
| Tires | Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25 |
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Last updated July 8
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