Contend 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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MSRP | €949 (about $1,043) |
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Weight | 20.9 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
Groupset | Sora |
Brakes | Rim |
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Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Jun 2022 · Simon Withers
The Giant Contend 1 is a great road bike for the money in the competitive £1,000 market
Excellent package
Slick groupset performance
Enjoyably rewarding ride
The front end doesn’t absorb quite as much vibration as the rear
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
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 |
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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 |
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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: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
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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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Last updated March 23