2027 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS vs 2027 Giant Contend SL
The Giant Contend SL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend SL
Compared with the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS in M, the Giant Contend SL in XL places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +57 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +42 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS, MGiant Contend SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0-AXS M | Giant Contend SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 402 | +22 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 614.8 | +57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998 | 1040.4 | +42 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 822 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 565 | +85 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 215 | +65 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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