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2019 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2021 Giant Contend 1

The S is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 50 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset. 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 Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 50, the Giant Contend 1 in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+12 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.3°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 50Giant Contend 1 SDifference
Reach374375+1 mm
Stack535541+6 mm
Head tube angle72.1°71.8°−0.3°
Effective top tube521not listed
Chainstay length410412+2 mm
Wheelbase974986+12 mm
BB drop7275+3 mm
Standover707746+39 mm
Seat tube length476465−11 mm
Head tube length130138+8 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed74.0°

Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2019 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset, 2021 Giant Contend 1.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL Disc FramesetGiant Contend 1

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.

PartTrek Émonda SL Disc FramesetSL Disc FramesetGiant Contend 1
FrameTrek Ultralight 500not listed

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