Compare: 2017 Giant Contend 3 vs Contend 1 vs Contend SL Disc 2 vs Contend SL Disc 1

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	Contend 32017 Giant	Contend 12017 Giant	Contend SL Disc 22017 Giant	Contend SL Disc 12017 Giant

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Contend 3

Contend 1

Contend SL Disc 2

Contend SL Disc 1

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Gear Range

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 3

39 mph

Contend 1

39 mph

Contend SL Disc 2

39 mph

Contend SL Disc 1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Contend 32017 Giant	Contend 12017 Giant	Contend SL Disc 22017 Giant	Contend SL Disc 12017 Giant

Frame	ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Black / Orange; Black / Grey	ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Black / Orange; Black / Grey	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Black / Orange; Black / Grey	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Black / Orange; Black / Grey
Fork	Aluminum, Alloy OverDrive steerer	Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer	Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer	Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, threaded	Shimano, threaded	Shimano, Press fit	Shimano, Press fit
Stem	Giant Sport	Giant Sport	Giant Sport	Giant Connect
Handlebar	Giant Connect, 31.8mm	Giant Connect, 31.8mm	Giant Connect, 31.8mm	Giant Connect, 31.8mm
Saddle	Giant Contact Forward	Giant Contact Forward	Giant Contact Forward	Giant Contact Forward
Seatpost	Alloy, 27.2mm	Alloy, 27.2mm	Giant D-Fuse, Composite	Giant D-Fuse, Composite
Pedals	Platform, Caged	Platform, Caged	Platform, Caged	Platform, Caged

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Crank	FSA Tempo, 34/50	Shimano Sora, 34/50	Tiagra, 34/50	RS500, 34/50
Shifters	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Cassette	SRAM PG-850 11x32, 8-speed	SRAM PG-950 11x32, 9-speed	Shimano Tiagra 11x32, 10-speed	Shimano 105 11x32, 11-speed
Chain	KMC Z72	KMC X9	KMC X10	KMC X11 EL
Brakes	Tektro R312	Tektro R312	TRP Spyre C, mechanical disc, 160mm	Giant Conduct, hydraulic, 160mm
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105

Wheels

Rims	Giant SR-2	Giant SR-2	Giant SR-2 Disc	Giant PR-2 Disc
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g	Stainless Steel, 14g	Stainless steel, 14g	Sapim Race, 14/15g
Front Hub	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h	Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, 28h
Rear Hub	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h	Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, 32h	Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, 28h
Tires	Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25	Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25	Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding	Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25, Folding

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