The Giant Contend SL 1 Disc is one of the best road bikes in its class in terms of value, performance, and durability.

ELEVATE YOUR ROAD RIDING EXPERIENCE WITH CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL. THIS VERSATILE ALL-ROUNDER IS BUILT ON 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 Contend SL 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 tyre clearance (up to 32mm) allows you to run larger volume tires for a smoother ride quality, and our Giant Tubeless System improves rolling efficiency and grip while reducing 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 composite seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 32mm for smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.

Total control

Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles delivers more consistent braking power for better control in all types of weather and variable road conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS
Sizes
XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colors
Asphalt Green
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork
Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock
N/A
Handlebar
Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Grips
Velo cork tape with gel
Stem
Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost
Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle
Giant Approach
Pedals
platform pedal
Shifters
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 GS
Brakes
Shimano 105 hydraulic R7120, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm
Brake Levers
Shimano 105
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11x34
Chain
KMC X12EL-1
Crankset
Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
*Non-driveside may reflect FC-RS510/520
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, 700x28c (30mm)
Extras
34mm max tyre size
Weight
~9.76kg