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    Contend SL 12027 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,850
    Where to Buy
    $1,850

    At Giant

    $2,200

    At Performance Bike

    Category
    		Endurance
    3.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		33c
    		Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc
    		Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Contend SL 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Contend SL 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 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 12027 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-SL Grade Aluminum 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance: 33c

    Color: Pearl White

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Carbon, OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, PressFit RS500

    Stem

    Giant Contact Aerolight, -10° XS: 80, S: 90, M: 100, M/L: 100, L:110, XL: 120

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact (w/Flare) Drop: 125mm / Reach: 72mm

    Saddle

    Giant Grit Core

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse Composite Offset 14mm

    Type: Rigid

    Grips

    Cork (Gel) Tape VLT-001G

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra R4000

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra R4000

    Crank

    Shimano FC-R4000, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra R4000

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-RS400-11, 11X36, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc Brake [F]160mm [R]140mm

    Type: Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra R4000

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant ALP Disc 12mm Thru-Axle

    Tires

    Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI

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