2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset vs 2021 Giant Contend
The XS is the Giant Contend size closest to your 51 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset. 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
Compared with the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset in 51, the Giant Contend in XS places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 51Giant Contend, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset 51 | Giant Contend XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 372 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 524 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.8° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 522 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 412 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 984.5 | 985 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 76.5 | 75 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 752 | 720 | −32 mm |
| Head tube length | 109.9 | 123 | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 |
Differences are the Giant Contend minus the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 2021 Giant Contend.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo Caledonia-5 FramesetGiant Contend
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 | Cervélo Caledonia-5 FramesetFrameset | Giant Contend |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Fork | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 | not listed |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 | not listed |
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