2021 Giant Contend 1 vs 2021 Khs FLITE 900
The XS/49 is the Khs FLITE 900 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 Khs FLITE 900
Compared with the Giant Contend 1 in XS, the Khs FLITE 900 in XS/49 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Giant Contend 1 is drawn. The Khs FLITE 900 numbers we have for size XS/49 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend 1 XS | Khs FLITE 900 XS/49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 361 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 524 | 515 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8° | 74 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 412 | 405 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 75 | not listed | |
| Standover | 720 | 728 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 450 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 123 | 115 | −8 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 509 | |
| BB height | not listed | 265 |
Differences are the Khs FLITE 900 minus the Giant Contend 1. Full charts: 2021 Giant Contend 1, 2021 Khs FLITE 900.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend 1Khs FLITE 900
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 1 | Khs FLITE 900FLITE 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | not listed | Khs Pro Full Carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-RS510 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Outboard Bearing |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Valkyrie |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano RS-370 Disc |
| Rim | not listed | Shimano RS-370 Disc |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA Energy Compact |
| Stem | not listed | FSA 3D forged |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB |
| Saddle | not listed | Velo Light-weight Road |
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