2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The M is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 54 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra in 54, the Giant Contend 1 in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra, 54Giant Contend 1, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra 54 | Giant Contend 1 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 378 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 563 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 72.5° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 73.5° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 412 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 | 990 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 75 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 271 | not listed | |
| Standover | 790 | 774 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 519 | 500 | −19 mm |
| Head tube length | 154 | 158 | +4 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc TiagraGiant Contend 1
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc TiagraDisc Tiagra | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C1 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro | not listed |
| Rim | RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | CAAD13 | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 27 KNØT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago RS STN | not listed |
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