2021 Giant Contend 1 vs 2021 Giant Contend
The Giant Contend size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend
Compared with the Giant Contend 1 in M, the Giant Contend in XL places the top of the head tube 52 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +52 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Contend 1, MGiant Contend, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend 1 M | Giant Contend XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 401 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 563 | 615 | +52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 412 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1031 | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 844 | +70 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 585 | +85 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 218 | +60 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
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