Giant Contend SL 1 Disc Shimano 105 Road Bike
Need help choosing a bike or technical advice?
Feel free to call us on 800 - CYCLE(29253)
THE PERFECT BLEND OF CONFIDENT AND CAPABLE. THIS UPDATED ALL-ROUNDER HELPS YOU EXPAND YOUR ROAD RIDING HORIZONS WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM FRAME AND PERFORMANCE PARTS THAT CAN HANDLE SMOOTH ROADS, ROUGH ROADS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Engineered with Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame technology, the all-new Contend SL 1 Disc delivers a confident ride quality that’s lightweight, compliant and balanced for a wide variety of road riding enthusiasts. Seamless disc-brake integration gives you more control regardless of road or weather conditions, and the innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations. Added tire clearance (up to 32c) means you can now run larger volume tires for a smoother ride quality, and our Giant Tubeless System improves rolling efficiency and grip while minimizing the risk of flats.
Key Performance Factors
Balanced Road Geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth Ride Quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32c for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Total Control
Seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
ALLUX SL Aluminum Technology
This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for a high-performance ride quality.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
Overdrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Specifications
Size |
S, ML |
Color |
Black |
Frame |
ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc |
Fork |
Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Handlebar | Giant Connect | Stem |
Giant Contact
|
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite | Saddle |
Giant Contact (forward)
|
Pedals |
Platform Pedal
|
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Front Derailleur |
Shimano 105
|
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic | Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
Cassette |
Shimano 105, 11x34
|
Chain |
KMC X11EL-1
|
Crankset |
Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
|
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano, press fit
|
Rims |
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
|
Hubs |
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Tyres | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x28 |
Sizing Guide and Geometry



