2022 Giant
Contend SL 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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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
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 SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 34c Color: Metal |
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| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano cartridge, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Sport S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED |
| Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B178 calliper rim brake Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
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| Spokes | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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Last updated April 13