2023 Khs FLITE 900 vs 2021 Giant Contend
The XS is the Giant Contend size closest to your XS/49 Khs FLITE 900. 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
Compared with the Khs FLITE 900 in XS/49, the Giant Contend in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Khs FLITE 900 numbers we have for size XS/49 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Khs FLITE 900 XS/49 | Giant Contend XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 361 | 372 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 515 | 524 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.0° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.8° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 509 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 412 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 273 | not listed | |
| Standover | 733 | 720 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 113 | 123 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 985 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 |
Differences are the Giant Contend minus the Khs FLITE 900. Full charts: 2023 Khs FLITE 900, 2021 Giant Contend.
Where each sits in its class
Khs FLITE 900Giant Contend
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 | Khs FLITE 900FLITE 900 | Giant Contend |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Khs Pro Full Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Outboard Bearing | not listed |
| Tire | Kenda Valkyrie | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano RS-710 Disc | not listed |
| Rim | Shimano RS-710 Disc | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | FSA Trimax Aero | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA SSR/ACR 1.5” Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | FSA SLK Carbon 27.2x350 | not listed |
| Saddle | Khs Team Road Cut Out | not listed |
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