2020 OPEN MIN.D. vs 2021 Giant Contend
The XL is the Giant Contend size closest to your XL OPEN MIN.D.. 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 OPEN MIN.D. in XL, the Giant Contend in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The OPEN MIN.D. numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | OPEN MIN.D. XL | Giant Contend XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 401 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 615 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 589 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1018 | 1031 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 816 | 844 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 537 | 585 | +48 mm |
| Head tube length | 210 | 218 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 412 |
Differences are the Giant Contend minus the OPEN MIN.D.. Full charts: 2020 OPEN MIN.D., 2021 Giant Contend.
Where each sits in its class
OPEN MIN.D.Giant 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 | OPEN MIN.D.MIN.D. | Giant Contend |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | OPEN MIN.D. | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss CRC 1400 SPLINE DB 24 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Pro One | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM HRD Force AXS | not listed |
| Handlebar | ENVE Compact | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Antares Versus Evo | not listed |
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