2025 Giant Contend AR vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your XL Giant Contend AR. 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 Defy Advanced
Compared with the Giant Contend AR in XL, the Giant Defy Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 92 mm lower and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −92 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Giant Contend AR is drawn. The Giant Defy Advanced numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend AR XL | Giant Defy Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 374 | −26 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 546 | −92 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 422 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1046 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 80 | not listed | |
| Standover | 856 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 565 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 215 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced minus the Giant Contend AR. Full charts: 2025 Giant Contend AR, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend ARGiant Defy Advanced
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 AR4 | Giant Defy AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX-grade | Giant Defy |
| Fork | Giant Advanced-Grade | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 Deore | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Tire | Giant S-R3 AC | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Rim | Giant S-R2 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro MD-C550, Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm | Giant Contact |
| Grips | Velo cork tape | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Giant Approach |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano RS520 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano press fit |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Rotor | not listed | Tektro rotor |
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