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2025 Giant

Contend SL Disc 1

An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,499($2,011)
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12
Groupset105
BrakesGiant Hydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Contend SL Disc 1
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Contend SL Disc 1

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'9" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 5'7", size MD, Fits large
  • 6'3", size Large, Just right
  • 5'7", size SM, Just right
  • 5'4", size SM, Just right
  • 5'6", size MD, Fits large
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Giant Contend SL Disc 1 review

Nov 2022 · Ashley Quinlan

A very good-value way to get your hands on a Shimano 105-equipped bike with a highly competent frameset

Highs
  • Good value overall

  • High-quality frame

  • Easy to ride

  • Bombproof build

Lows
  • Non 105-spec chainset and brake rotors

  • Wheels and tyres feel weighty and uninspiring

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance32c

ColorAsphalt Green

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm

Handlebar

Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm

Saddle

Giant Approach

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

Grips

Velo cork tape with gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Shifters

Shimano 105

Cassette

Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34

Chain

KMC X12L-1

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

TypeGiant Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x28c (30mm)

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First added September 13

Last updated June 13