Giant Contend SL 1 Road Bike

Ready to increase your road riding mileage? This lightweight, smooth-riding bike is all the motivation you need. Its aluminium frame and high-quality components give you a big boost in efficiency so you can crank out more miles day in and day out.

Made with a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame, Contend SL features balanced geometry for versatile all-rounder capabilities. The rear triangle is designed for quick acceleration, while the front end puts the rider in a confident position for comfort and control. Its unique technologies, including a D-Fuse composite seatpost and tubeless Giant WheelSystem, give it a smooth ride that’s perfectly capable on all types of road terrain. From the hills to flats, smooth roads or rough, Contend SL does it all.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

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 aluminium frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.

Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders

Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

Shock: N/A

Handlebar: Giant Connect

Stem: Giant Sport

Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite

Saddle: Giant Approach

Pedals: N/A

Shifters: Shimano 105

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS

Brakes: Tektro TK-B178

Brake Levers: Shimano 105

Cassette: Shimano 105, 11x34

Chain: KMC X11EL-1

Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50

Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit

Rims: Giant S-R3 wheelset

Hubs: Giant S-R3 wheelset

Spokes: Giant S-R3 wheelset

Tyres: Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28mm, (max tyre width possible: 30mm)

Free UK delivery on all orders over £25. Next day delivery is also available at an additional cost.