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
Compared with the Trek Domane AL Gen 4 in 54, the Giant Contend AR in XL places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +63 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +26 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Trek Domane AL Gen 4, 54Giant Contend AR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Domane AL Gen 4 54 | Giant Contend AR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 400 | +26 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 638 | +63 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.3 | 72.5 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 73.0 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 542 | 595 | +53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 422 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1046 | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 80 | 80 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 754 | 856 | +102 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 585 | +85 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 215 | +55 mm |
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
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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