2019 Specialized Allez vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The L is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez. 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 1
Compared with the Specialized Allez in 56, the Giant Contend 1 in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Allez, 56Giant Contend 1, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez 56 | Giant Contend 1 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 393 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 596mm | 596 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.0° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 564mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 412 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996mm | 1017 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 70 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 264mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 795mm | 821 | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 555 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 198 | +18 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized AllezGiant Contend 1
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 | Specialized AllezAllez | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X8 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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