2024 Trek Domane AL Gen 4 vs 2026 Giant Contend AR
The Giant Contend AR size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S 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
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Trek Domane AL Gen 4 is drawn. The Giant Contend AR numbers we have for size ML are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane AL Gen 4 54 | Giant Contend AR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | not listed | |
| Stack | 575 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.3 | 72.5 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 73.0 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 422 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 754 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 160 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Trek Domane AL Gen 4. Full charts: 2024 Trek Domane AL Gen 4, 2026 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Domane AL 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 AL Gen 4AL 2 Gen 4 | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Domane | Giant Contend |
| Fork | Trek Domane AL | Giant Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano HG71 | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN300 | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Paradigm 23 | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Bontrager Kwaremont Comp | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Brake | Tektro MD-C550 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Tektro 160 | Giant MPH |
| Handlebar | Specialized Comp | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Stem | Bontrager Elite | Giant Contact |
| Grips | Bontrager Supertack Perf | Velo Cork tape with gel |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Comp | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short | Giant Approach |
| Headset | not listed | Giant OverDrive |
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