2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 54 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset in 54, the Giant Contend 1 in XL places the top of the head tube 60 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +60 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 54Giant Contend 1, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset 54 | Giant Contend 1 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 401 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 615 | +60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 412 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995.2 | 1031 | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 70 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 784 | 844 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 136 | 218 | +82 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 585 |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5 Frameset, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo Caledonia-5 FramesetGiant 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 | Cervélo Caledonia-5 FramesetFrameset | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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