Contend SL 1 Disc
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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£1,399($1,771)Weight | 21.1 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | 105, Shimano |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Jul 2021
Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride
Great specification
Rewarding and composed ride
Impressive seated comfort
Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration
Wheels aren't especially quick
Apr 2020 · Simon Withers
Good kit, lovely ride and tubeless-ready – the 2020 Contend is a great bike for a grand
Quality compact frame, carbon seatpost, comfort, handling, tubeless-ready wheels
Slightly unexciting looks, heavier than some, higher gearing won’t appeal to all
Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this
Price
Ride quality
Handling
Weight
Oct 2019 · Dave Rome
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle […]
Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.
Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.
Feb 2019
This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.
High-quality aluminum frame
Wide gear range makes climbing easier
Heavier, less-efficient components
Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Charcoal / Gunmetal Black Decal |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact |
Handlebar | Giant Connect |
Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 SS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
Crank | Shimano FC-RS510, 36/52 |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x30 |
Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
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Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Tires | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding |
Last updated June 28