2021 Giant Contend 1 vs 2021 Giant Contend
The XS is the Giant Contend 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 Giant Contend
Compared with the Giant Contend 1 in XS, the Giant Contend in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend 1, XSGiant Contend, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend 1 XS | Giant Contend XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 372 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 524 | 524 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 71.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8° | 74.8° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 412 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 985 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 720 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 123 | 123 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend minus the Giant Contend 1. Full charts: 2021 Giant Contend 1, 2021 Giant Contend.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend 1Giant Contend
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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