2027 Giant Defy Advanced 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 in M, the Giant Contend SL in ML places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 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, MGiant Contend SL, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Defy Advanced M | Giant Contend SL ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 383.7 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 558 | 576.6 | +19 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 | 1010 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 777.5 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 515 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 175 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend SL minus the Giant Defy Advanced. Full charts: 2027 Giant Defy Advanced, 2027 Giant Contend SL.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Defy AdvancedGiant 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 AdvancedAdvanced 2 | Giant Contend SLSL 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced-Grade | Giant ALUXX SL-grade |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-RS400-11 |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano R4000 |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 | Giant SR 1 |
| Rim | Giant P-R1 | Giant ALP |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2, Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra, Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm | Giant Contact |
| Stem | Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm | Giant Contact AeroLight |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 | Giant Cork |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Giant Approach | Giant Grit Core |
| Fork | not listed | Giant Advanced-Grade |
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