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2019 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2021 Giant Contend 1

The XL is the Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 62 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 62, the Giant Contend 1 in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 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 62 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 62Giant Contend 1 XLDifference
Reach398401+3 mm
Stack634615−19 mm
Head tube angle73.9°72.5°−1.4°
Effective top tube598not listed
Chainstay length412412±0 mm
Wheelbase10101031+21 mm
BB drop6870+2 mm
Standover822844+22 mm
Seat tube length593585−8 mm
Head tube length230218−12 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed72.5°

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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