You ride to feel fast. To cut through the wind, lean into a turn, stand on the pedals, and surge ahead. The new Contend SL is made for this feeling. With its responsive handling and smooth control, it pushes you to ride harder, go faster, and chase that feeling every time you roll out.
This is a bike that fully demonstrates Giant’s world-leading alloy engineering capabilities. The ALUXX SL-grade frame features high-performance, state-of-the-art aluminum material made to optimize the bike’s strength-to-weight ratio. The double-butted tubes are shaped and joined using innovative techniques including FluidForm and Smooth Weld.
It’s this combination of engineering and craftmanship that allowed us to create a modern, attainable and well-rounded aluminum road bike that rivals the performance of many carbon road bikes.
Key Performance Factors
AERO INSPIRED
COMMAND CONTROL
SMOOTH COMFORT
Sizes :: XS, S, M, M/L, L
Colors :: Pearl White
Frame :: ALUXX-SL Grade Aluminum 12x142mm Thru-axle, Disc
Fork :: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Carbon, OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc
Handlebar :: Giant Contact
Grips :: Cork Tape VLT-001G
Stem :: Giant Contact Aerolight
Seatpost :: AL D-fuse SP-2056, 350mm
Saddle :: Giant Grit Core
Shifters :: Shimano Tiagra R4000
Front Derailleur :: Shimano Tiagra R4000
Rear Derailleur :: Shimano Tiagra R4000
Brakes :: Shimano Tiagra R4000 Hydraulic Disc Brake [F]160mm [R]140mm
Brake Levers :: Shimano Tiagra R4000
Cassette :: Shimano RS400, 11X36T
Chain :: KMC X11
Crankset :: Shimano Tiagra R4000, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket :: Shimano, PressFit RS500
Rims :: Giant ALP Disc 12mm Thru-Axle
Tires :: Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI