2025 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp vs 2027 Giant Contend AR
The XS is the Giant Contend AR size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. 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 AR
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 49, the Giant Contend AR in XS places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 49Giant Contend AR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 49 | Giant Contend AR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363 | 370.5 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 539.2 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71.5° | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.0° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 523 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 422 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 992 | 994.4 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 269 | not listed | |
| Standover | 719 | 717.5 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 430 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | 115 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 2027 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompGiant Contend AR
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 CompSL8 Comp | Giant Contend AR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10R | Giant ALUXX-SL Grade |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 | Giant Advanced-Grade |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7170 | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7170 Di2, Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 | Shimano CUES U6030, Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-LG400 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano CUES FC-U6030-1 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Giant P-AR |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Mondo 2BR | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano CUES U6030 F]160 R]160 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Giant Contact |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Giant Contact Aerolight |
| Grips | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pave | D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Giant Approach |
| Rim | not listed | Giant P-AR |
| Bar tape | not listed | Giant Cork Tape |
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