Giant Contend SL 1 2022 Bike

This lightweight aluminium road bike is smooth, quick and efficient. It’s all the motivation you need to set new goals and go the distance.

Features

Balanced road geometry: Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile road handling.

Smooth ride quality: Innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 28mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.

Lightweight efficiency: ALUXX SL aluminum frame is designed for efficient climbing, fast acceleration and long-lasting comfort for big days in the saddle.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Tubeless System: Fewer flat tyres. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

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

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 34 / 50 Tooth, Small: 170mm, Medium: 172.5mm, Medium / Large: 172.5mm, Large: 175mm, X-Large: 175mm
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge, Press Fit
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 11 x 34 Tooth
• Chain: KMC X11EL-1

Braking/Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano 105 2 x 11 Speed
• Brakes: Tektro TK-B178 Calliper Rim Brake
• Brake Levers: Shimano 105

Wheels

• Rims: Giant P-R2 Wheelset
• Hubs: Giant P-R2 Wheelset
• Spokes: Giant P-R2 Wheelset
• Tyres: Giant S-R3-AC, 700 x 28c (30mm Effective Width)

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Connect, Small: 40cm, Medium: 42cm, Medium / Large: 42cm, Large: 44cm, X-Large: 44cm
• Grips: Velo Cork Tape With Gel
• Stem: Giant Sport, 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