This lightweight aluminum all-rounder puts a premium on smooth, confident handling. Its versatile frame geometry is designed to blend endurance positioning with quick and agile cornering and climbing.
Made with lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum technology, the Contend SL frameset features balanced geometry that gives it an agile yet confident ride. The rear end of the bike is designed for quick acceleration, while the front puts the rider in a confident position for comfort and control. Technologies including the D-Fuse composite seatpost, which adds road-smoothing compliance to reduce fatigue and improve rider comfort. And added frame clearance allows you to run wider tyres up to 28c.
Sizes
S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours
Matte Black / High Risk Red
Frame
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork
hybrid composite, OverDrive steerer
Shock
N/A
Handlebar
Giant Connect
Stem
Sport
Seatpost
Giant D-Fuse composite
Saddle
Contact (forward)
Pedals
N/A
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Brakes
Tektro TK-B177
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra, 11×34
Chain
KMC X10-1
Crankset
Tiagra, 34/50
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Press Fit
Rims
Giant S-R2 wheelset
Hubs
Giant S-R2 wheelset
Spokes
Sapim Leader
Tyres
Giant P-R3 AC, front and rear specific, 700×28, folding