2023 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 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
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 numbers we have for size 58 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane RSL Gen 4 58 | Giant Contend AR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | not listed | |
| Stack | 567 | 591 | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.8° | 72.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 573 | 561 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 418 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025 | 1011 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 80 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 787 | 806 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 535 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 148 | 170 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| BB height | not listed | 256 |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Trek Domane RSL Gen 4. Full charts: 2023 Trek Domane RSL Gen 4, 2024 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane RSL Gen 4Giant 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 RSL Gen 4RSL Gen 4 | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Trek Domane RSL | Giant OverDrive |
| Frame | not listed | Giant Contend |
| 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 FC-RS520 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| 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 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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