2027 Giant Contend AR vs 2027 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM
The 49 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM size closest to your XS 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 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM
Compared with the Giant Contend AR in XS, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM in 49 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Contend AR, XSSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Contend AR XS | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 370.5 | 363mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 539.2 | 549mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.8° | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0° | 74° | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 418mm | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994.4 | 992mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 717.5 | 719mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 410mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 90mm | −25 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 523mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 269mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375mm |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM minus the Giant Contend AR. Full charts: 2027 Giant Contend AR, 2027 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Contend ARSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM
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 AR1 | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAMSL8 Comp - SRAM Rival AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX-SL Grade | not listed |
| Fork | Giant Advanced-Grade | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6030, Shimano CUES U6000 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG400 | SRAM Rival XG-1250 D1 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Rival Flattop E1 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES FC-U6030-1 | SRAM Rival E1 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Giant P-AR | DT Swiss G500 |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 | Specialized Mondo |
| Rim | Giant P-AR | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 F]160 R]160 | SRAM Rival E1 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Giant Contact Aerolight | Specialized Future |
| Bar tape | Giant Cork Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | D-Fuse | Specialized S-Works Pave |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Specialized Power Comp |
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