2019 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 56 is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 56, the Giant Contend 1 in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 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 Émonda SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset 56 | Giant Contend 1 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 393 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 596 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 412 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 1017 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 821 | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533 | 555 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 198 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.0° |
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
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 Émonda SL Disc FramesetSL Disc Frameset | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Ultralight 500 | not listed |
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