Giant Contend SL Disc 1 2025 Bike

Break out of the box and expand your road riding adventures. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this ultra-capable road bike has built-in compliance and high-volume tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.

Features

Balanced Road Geometry

Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.

Smooth Ride Quality

Innovative D-Fuse seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.

Total Control

Seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and on rough roads.

Elevate your road riding experience with confidence and control. This aluminium all-rounder blends smooth, quick handling with lightweight efficiency for a sublime ride quality.

Features

Balanced road geometry: Lightweight aluminium frame is engineered to produce a balanced feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and quick acceleration.

Smooth ride quality: Innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost reduces road shocks and vibrations. A Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 32mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.

Total control: Seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, delivers consistent braking power in all types of weather and road conditions.

Technologies

• Aluxx SL Aluminium Technology: This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminium material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for high-performance ride quality.
• Compact Road Design: Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
• D Fuse Technology: The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
• Over Drive: Giant's original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system's oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper for road, 1 1/2" lower and 1 1/8" upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
• Tubeless System: Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant's Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, Disc
• Forks: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer, Disc

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano FC-RS520, 34 / 50 Tooth, X-Small: 170mm, Small: 170mm, Medium: 172.5mm, Medium / Large: 172.5mm, Large: 175mm, X-Large: 175mm
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-Speed, 11 x 34 Tooth
• Chain: KMC x 12L-1

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano 105
• Front Brake: Shimano 105 Hydraulic, Giant Mph Rotors 160mm
• Rear Brake: Shimano 105 Hydraulic, Giant Mph Rotors 140mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano 105

Wheels

• Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc Wheelset, Alloy, 25mm
• Hubs: Giant Alloy, 12mm Thru-Axle
• Spokes: Sapim
• Tyres: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, Tubeless, 700 x 28c (30mm)

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Connect X-Small: 40cm, Small: 40cm, Medium: 42cm, Medium / Large: 42cm, Large: 44cm, X-Large: 44cm
• Grips: Velo Cork Tape With Gel
• Stem: Giant Contact X-Small: 80mm, Small: 90mm, Medium: 100mm, Medium / Large: 110mm, Large: 110mm, X-Large: 110mm
• Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, Composite, 14mm Offset
• Saddle: Giant Approach
• Pedals: Not Included