2025 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° |
| Effective top tube | 550mm | not listed | |
| 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 |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport. Full charts: 2025 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 SportSL8 Sport | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 | Giant Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7120 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Specialized S-Works Mondo 2BR | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pave Seat post | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Giant Approach |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Contend |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Rotor | not listed | Giant MPH |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Cork tape with gel |
| Headset | not listed | Giant OverDrive |
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