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2027 Giant Contend AR vs 2027 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM

The Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM size closest to your M is the 54. Compare the 54 instead

What changes on the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM

Compared with the Giant Contend AR in M, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM in 64 places the top of the head tube 111 mm higher and 29 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+111 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+29 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+43 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2027 Giant Contend AR (M) and 2027 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM (64), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Giant Contend AR is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM is the colored outline on top.J 1011

Giant Contend AR, MSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM, 64Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementGiant Contend AR MSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAM 64Difference
Reach379.9409mm+29 mm
Stack574.3685mm+111 mm
Head tube angle72.0°73.5°+1.5°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length422423mm+1 mm
Wheelbase1010.61054mm+43 mm
BB drop8078mm−2 mm
Standover770.1865mm+95 mm
Seat tube length500581mm+81 mm
Head tube length150222mm+72 mm
Effective top tubenot listed618mm
BB heightnot listed271mm
Fork lengthnot listed375mm

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartGiant Contend AR1Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp SRAMSL8 Comp - SRAM Rival AXS
FrameGiant ALUXX-SL Gradenot listed
ForkGiant Advanced-GradeSpecialized Future Shock 3.2
ShifterShimano CUES U6030SRAM Rival AXS E1
DerailleurShimano CUES U6030, Shimano CUES U6000SRAM Rival AXS E1
CassetteShimano CS-LG400SRAM Rival XG-1250 D1
ChainKMC X11SRAM Rival Flattop E1
CranksetShimano CUES FC-U6030-1SRAM Rival E1
Bottom bracketShimano BB-RS501SRAM DUB
WheelsetGiant P-ARDT Swiss G500
TireGiant Gavia Fondo 2Specialized Mondo
RimGiant P-ARnot listed
BrakeShimano CUES U6030 F]160 R]160SRAM Rival E1
HandlebarGiant ContactSpecialized Hover
StemGiant Contact AerolightSpecialized Future
Bar tapeGiant Cork Tapenot listed
SeatpostD-FuseSpecialized S-Works Pave
SaddleGiant ApproachSpecialized Power Comp

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