2023 Trek Domane AL Rim vs 2024 Giant Contend AR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant Contend AR
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane AL Rim numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane AL Rim 52 | Giant Contend AR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | not listed | |
| Stack | 561 | 591 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.3° | 72.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 561 | +31 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 418 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 | 1011 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 735 | 806 | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 475 | 535 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 170 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| BB height | not listed | 256 |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Trek Domane AL Rim. Full charts: 2023 Trek Domane AL Rim, 2024 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane AL RimGiant 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 | Trek Domane AL RimAL 2 Rim | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | Giant Contend |
| Fork | Trek Domane | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-31 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano Sora HG71 | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano RS200 | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN26 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Hub | Formula TK-31, Formula TK-32 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Saddle | Bontrager P3 Verse | Giant Approach |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Giant MPH |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse |
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