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    Contend SL 12020 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,340)
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Endurance
    Weight
    		20.0 lbs
    3.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro TK-B Rim
    		105
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Contend SL 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and tektro tk-b rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Contend SL 1
    Other Endurance bikes
    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)

    41 mph

    Contend SL 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 SL 12020 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Matte Gunmetal Black / Gloss Black Decal

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect

    Saddle

    Giant Contact (forward)

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, composite

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Pedal with toe clips/straps

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 SS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano FC-RS510, 36/52

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11x30

    Chain

    KMC X11EL-1

    Brakes

    Tektro TK-B178 w/ better finish/cartridge shoes

    Type: Tektro TK-B Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant P-R2 wheelset

    Spokes

    Giant P-R2 wheelset

    Front Hub

    Giant P-R2 wheelset

    Rear Hub

    Giant P-R2 wheelset

    Tires

    Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding

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