Compare: 2018 Giant Contend 3 vs Contend 1 vs Contend SL 2 Disc vs Contend SL 1 Disc

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	Contend 32018 Giant	Contend 12018 Giant	Contend SL 2 Disc2018 Giant	Contend SL 1 Disc2018 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 2 Disc

Contend SL 1 Disc

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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 2 Disc

39 mph

Contend SL 1 Disc

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 32018 Giant	Contend 12018 Giant	Contend SL 2 Disc2018 Giant	Contend SL 1 Disc2018 Giant

Frame	ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Black / Yellow; Matte Charcoal / Black	ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Black / Yellow; Matte Charcoal / Black	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Black / Yellow; Matte Charcoal / Black	ALUXX SL-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Black / Yellow; Matte Charcoal / Black
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	Sealed Cartridge, Threaded	Sealed Cartridge, Threaded	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit
Stem	Giant Sport	Sport	Connect	Connect
Handlebar	Giant Connect , 31.8mm	Giant Connect, 31.8mm	Giant Connect , 31.8mm	Giant Connect , 31.8mm
Saddle	Contact Forward	Contact Forward	Contact Forward	Contact Forward
Seatpost	Alloy, 27.2mm	Alloy, 27.2mm	Giant D-Fuse composite	Giant D-Fuse composite
Pedals	Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap	Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap	Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap	Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap

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, 50/34	Shimano Tiagra, 34/50	Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
Shifters	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG50-8 11x34, 8-Speed	Shimano CSHG400 11x32, 9-Speed	Shimano HG-500 11x32 10-Speed	Shimano 105 11x32, 11-Speed
Chain	KMC Z72	KMC X9	KMC X10	KMC X11EL-1
Brakes	Tektro TK-R312	Tektro TK-R312	Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc, 140mm	Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc, 140mm
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105

Wheels

Rims	Giant SR-3	Giant SR-2, Tubeless	Giant SR-2 Disc, Tubeless	Giant PR-2 Disc, Tubeless
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g	Sapim Leader, 14g	Sapim Leader, 14g	Sapim Race 14/15g
Front Hub	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 32h	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 24h	Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, 28h	Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearings, 28h
Rear Hub	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 32h	Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 24h	Giant Sport Tracker Road Disc, 28h	Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearings, 28h
Tires	Giant S-R4, 700x25	Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding	Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding	Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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