2024 Giant Contend AR vs 2026 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Domane RSL Gen 4
- Frame stack
- −43 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- 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 | Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 591 | 548 | −43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 561 | 560 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1010 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 78 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 256 | not listed | |
| Standover | 806 | 764 | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535 | 525 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 129 | −41 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 minus the Giant Contend AR. Full charts: 2024 Giant Contend AR, 2026 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend ARTrek Domane RSL Gen 4
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 | Trek Domane RSL Gen 4RSL Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Contend | not listed |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive | Trek Domane SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS520 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano FC-RS520 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | not listed |
| Rotor | Giant MPH | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | not listed |
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