2021 Giant Contend vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The ML is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your ML Giant Contend. 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 Giant Contend in ML, the Giant Contend 1 in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend, MLGiant Contend 1, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend ML | Giant Contend 1 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 384 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 577 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 412 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1002 | 1002 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 803 | 803 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 178 | 178 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Giant Contend. Full charts: 2021 Giant Contend, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Giant ContendGiant Contend 1
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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