2024 Giant Contend AR vs 2026 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Giant Contend AR numbers we have for size ML are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend AR ML | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 591 | 605 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 569 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1012 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 78 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 256 | 270 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 806 | 787 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 485 | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 140 | −30 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 389 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375 |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Giant Contend AR. Full charts: 2024 Giant Contend AR, 2026 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend ARSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Giant Contend ARAR 1 | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Contend | Specialized FACT 10r |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano 105 R7150 Di2, Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS520 | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | Shimano FC-RS520 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 | Specialized Mondo, Mondo Endurance |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Giant MPH | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Giant Contact | Specialized Future |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | Specialized S-Works Pave |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Specialized Power Sport |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Threaded BSA |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss G 540 |
| Grips | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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