2027 Giant Contend SL vs 2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS
The Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS
Compared with the Giant Contend SL in M, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS in S places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend SL, MGiant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend SL M | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 379.8 | 375 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 557.8 | 541 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 71.8° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.0° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 997.7 | 994 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 744 | 733 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 445 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 135 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS minus the Giant Contend SL. Full charts: 2027 Giant Contend SL, 2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend SLGiant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS
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 SLSL 1 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXSAdvanced Pro 0-AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX SL-grade | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Fork | Giant Advanced-Grade | Giant Advanced SL-grade |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra R4000 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra R4000 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-RS400-11 | SRAM Force E1 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Force E1 |
| Crankset | Shimano R4000 | SRAM Force E1 DUB |
| Tire | Giant SR 1 | Giant CADEX Classics |
| Rim | Giant ALP | Giant SLR 0 40 |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra R4000 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight | Giant Contact SL AeroLight XS:80mm |
| Grips | Giant Cork | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | Giant D-Fuse SLR |
| Saddle | Giant Grit Core | Giant Fleet SL |
| Hub | not listed | Giant Friction |
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