Bikes, Road bikes

Elevate your road riding experience with confidence and control. This versatile all-rounder is built on a lightweight aluminum frame and performance parts that can handle smooth roads, rough roads and everything in between.
Engineered with Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame technology, the Contend SL Disc delivers a confident ride quality that’s lightweight, compliant and balanced for a wide variety of road riding enthusiasts. Seamless disc-brake integration gives you more control regardless of road or weather conditions, and the innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations. Added tire clearance (up to 32mm) allows you to run larger volume tires for a smoother ride quality, and our Giant Tubeless System improves rolling efficiency and grip while reducing the risk of flats.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

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 composite seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires 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 more consistent braking power for better control in all types of weather and variable road conditions.

Specs

Sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Colors: Charcoal/Chrome
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock: N/A
Handlebar: Giant Connect
Stem: Giant Contact
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite
Saddle: Giant Approach
Pedals: N/A
Shifters: Shimano 105
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS
Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11×34
Chain: KMC X11EL-1
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit
Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm)
Extras: tubeless prepared