2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport vs 2026 Giant Contend AR
The Giant Contend AR size closest to your 54 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend AR
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport is drawn. The Giant Contend AR numbers we have for size ML are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport 54 | Giant Contend AR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 585mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72.3° | 72.5 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 422 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 78mm | 80 | +2 mm |
| BB height | 270mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 766mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 465mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 122mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport, 2026 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL8 SportGiant Contend AR
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Roubaix SL8 Sport | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Giant Contend |
| Fork | not listed | Giant Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | not listed | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Giant MPH |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Cork tape with gel |
| Headset | not listed | Giant OverDrive |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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