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Contend 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro tk-b rim brakes.
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€949($1,104)| Weight | 20.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B Rim |
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Nov 2022 · Ashley Quinlan
A very good-value way to get your hands on a Shimano 105-equipped bike with a highly competent frameset
Good value overall
High-quality frame
Easy to ride
Bombproof build
Non 105-spec chainset and brake rotors
Wheels and tyres feel weighty and uninspiring
Jul 2021
Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride
Great specification
Rewarding and composed ride
Impressive seated comfort
Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration
Wheels aren't especially quick
Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this
Price
Ride quality
Handling
Weight
Oct 2019 · Dave Rome
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle […]
Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.
Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.
Feb 2019 · Matt Jacobs
This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.
High-quality aluminum frame
Wide gear range makes climbing easier
Heavier, less-efficient components
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Color: Gloss Metallic Navy |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Tektro TK-B Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28mm |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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First added March 20
Last updated March 21
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