2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The ML is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 56 Trek Madone SLR Disc. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Trek Madone SLR Disc in 56, the Giant Contend 1 in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Madone SLR Disc numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Madone SLR Disc 56 | Giant Contend 1 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 384 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 582 | 577 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 412 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 1002 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 803 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533 | 535 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 178 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.0° |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Trek Madone SLR Disc. Full charts: 2019 Trek Madone SLR Disc, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Madone SLR DiscGiant Contend 1
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 Madone SLR DiscSLR 6 Disc | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Fork | Trek Madone KVF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Trek BB90 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Aeolus Comp 5 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Stem | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Headset | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Seatpost | Trek Madone | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose Elite | not listed |
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