2021 Giant Contend vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The Giant Contend 1 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Giant Contend in M, the Giant Contend 1 in XS places the top of the head tube 39 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −39 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend, MGiant Contend 1, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend M | Giant Contend 1 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 372 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 563 | 524 | −39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.0° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.8° | +1.3° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 412 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 985 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 720 | −54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 430 | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 123 | −35 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
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