2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS vs 2027 Giant Contend SL
The ML is the Giant Contend SL size closest to your ML Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS. 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 Contend SL
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS in ML, the Giant Contend SL in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, MLGiant Contend SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS ML | Giant Contend SL ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 383.7 | −0 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 576.6 | −0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1010 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 796 | 777.5 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 515 | 515 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 175 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend SL minus the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS. Full charts: 2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, 2027 Giant Contend SL.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXSGiant Contend SL
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 Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXSAdvanced Pro 0-AXS | Giant Contend SLSL 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-Grade | Giant ALUXX SL-grade |
| Fork | Giant Advanced SL-grade | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Cassette | SRAM Force E1 | Shimano CS-RS400-11 |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force E1 DUB | Shimano R4000 |
| Tire | Giant CADEX Classics | Giant SR 1 |
| Hub | Giant Friction | not listed |
| Rim | Giant SLR 0 40 | Giant ALP |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR D-Fuse XS:404/380mm | Giant Contact |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL AeroLight XS:80mm | Giant Contact AeroLight |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 | Giant Cork |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL | Giant Grit Core |
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