2019 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 54 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Giant Contend 1 in XS places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −46 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Giant Contend 1, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Giant Contend 1 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 372 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 524 | −46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.0° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74.8° | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 552mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415mm | 412 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 988mm | 985 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 76mm | 75 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 264mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 775mm | 720 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 430 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 123 | −32 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Elite, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteGiant 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 Allez EliteElite | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | not listed |
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