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    Contend SL 12022 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,645)
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    Category
    		Endurance
    2.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		34c
    Brakes
    		Rim
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		105, Shimano
    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 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)

    39 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 12022 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance: 34c

    Color: Metal

    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

    Pedals

    PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

    Grips

    Velo cork tape with gel

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 GS

    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

    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 S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width)

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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