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2027 Giant Contend SL

Road

The 2027 Giant Contend SL sits in the middle of the range for road bikes, with a longer rear center. Reach 368.9 to 402 mm, stack 526.8 to 614.8 mm. The Contend SL 1 build comes with Shimano Tiagra R4000 shifting and Giant SR 1 tires.

Source: giant-bicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Giant
Model
Contend
Model year
2027
Frame
SL
Type
Road
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
giant-bicycles.com
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Geometry by size

2027 Giant Contend SL geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2027 Giant Contend SL frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 998A 380mmB 558mmJ 998mmH 420mmK 75mmD 72.5°E 73.5°F 150mmG 480mmL 744mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2027 Giant Contend SL geometry by size
MeasurementXSSMMLLXL
Reach(mm)368.9374.9379.8383.7392.9402
Stack(mm)526.8540.8557.8576.6595.7614.8
Head tube angle(°)70.571.872.572.572.572.5
Seat tube angle(°)74.574.073.573.073.073.0
Chainstay length(mm)420420420420420420
Wheelbase(mm)995.2994.4997.710101025.21040.4
BB drop(mm)757575707070
Standover(mm)689.3716.3744777.5796822
Seat tube length(mm)410445480515535565
Head tube length(mm)125135150175195215

Stock build

Contend SL 116 parts

Frame

Suspension

Drivetrain

ChainSpeeds 11From the manufacturer: Links 118

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Upsweep 9°
StemBar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -10°

Seatpost & Saddle

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Contend SL 215 parts

Frame

Giant ALUXX-SL Grade
Frame

Drivetrain

DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Maximum cog 34 t
KMC X9
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Links 114

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Upsweep 9°
Velo cork tape
Bar tape

Seatpost & Saddle

Seatpost
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 310 gFrom the manufacturer: Length 270mm

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2027 Giant Contend SL?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, ML, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2027 Giant Contend SL in size ML?
In size ML, reach is 383.7 mm and stack is 576.6 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2027 Giant Contend SL?
The head tube angle is 72.5 degrees in size ML.
What does the 2027 Giant Contend SL 1 ship with?
The stock build includes Giant ALUXX SL-grade, Giant Advanced-Grade, Shimano Tiagra R4000, and Giant SR 1.
Which years of the Giant Contend are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Giant Contend for 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2021.

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