2021 Giant Contend 1 vs 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5
The 51 is the Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your XS Giant Contend 1. 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 Cervélo Caledonia-5
Compared with the Giant Contend 1 in XS, the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 51 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Giant Contend 1, XSCervélo Caledonia-5, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend 1 XS | Cervélo Caledonia-5 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 369 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 524 | 530 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8° | 74 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 415 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 984.5 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 76.5 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 752 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 123 | 109.9 | −13 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 522 |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Giant Contend 1. Full charts: 2021 Giant Contend 1, 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend 1Cervélo Caledonia-5
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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