Giant Contend SL 1 - MEDIUM
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2027 Giant Contend SL 1
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 6 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $1,850.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
- Colors
- White
- Geometry
- 6 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 19 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900001201
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-SL Grade Aluminum 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Carbon, OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra R4000 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-R4000, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, PressFit RS500 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-RS400-11, 11X36, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc Brake [F]160mm [R]140mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Contact (w/Flare) Drop: 125mm / Reach: 72mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Contact Aerolight, -10° XS: 80, S: 90, M: 100, M/L: 100, L:110, XL: 120 |
| Saddle | Giant Grit Core |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse Composite Offset 14mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Giant ALP Disc 12mm Thru-Axle |
|---|---|
| Front Tire | Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI |
| Rear Tire | Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 410 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 515 mm | 535 mm | 565 mm |
| Top tube | 515 mm | 530 mm | 545 mm | 560 mm | 575 mm | 590 mm |
| Head tube | 125 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 175 mm | 195 mm | 215 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995.2 mm | 994.4 mm | 997.7 mm | 1010 mm | 1025.2 mm | 1040.4 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Reach | 368.9 mm | 374.9 mm | 379.8 mm | 383.7 mm | 392.9 mm | 402 mm |
| Stack | 526.8 mm | 540.8 mm | 557.8 mm | 576.6 mm | 595.7 mm | 614.8 mm |
| Standover height | 689.3 mm | 716.3 mm | 744 mm | 777.5 mm | 796 mm | 822 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 71.1 mm | 62.9 mm | 58.1 mm | 58.1 mm | 58.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Handlebar width | 400 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheel size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Geometry source: Giant first-party size geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
XS geometry
Archive context: Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 70.5° sits toward the slacker end. The chainstay of 420 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 54 distinct road geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XS geometry S geometry
Archive context: The chainstay of 420 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its reach of 374.9 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its wheelbase of 994.4 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 76 distinct road geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S geometry M geometry
Archive context: Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits somewhat deeper than typical. Its reach of 379.8 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The chainstay of 420 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 77 distinct road geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M geometry ML geometry
Archive context: The seat angle of 73° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its stack of 576.6 mm sits toward the taller end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 70 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 77 distinct road geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze ML geometry L geometry
Archive context: The seat angle of 73° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its stack of 595.7 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. Its bottom-bracket drop of 70 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 66 distinct road geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 72.5° sits somewhat slacker than typical. The chainstay of 420 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its stack of 614.8 mm sits somewhat taller than typical.
Compared with 59 distinct road geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2025–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XL geometry Parts & serviceability
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KMC X11
Exact archived model
Shimano CS-RS400-11, 11X36, 11 speed
Exact archived model
Shimano, PressFit RS500
Named archived component — verify dimensions
More qualified parts (4)
Shimano FC-R4000, 50/34
Exact archived model
Shimano Tiagra R4000
Interpreted as Shimano Tiagra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Tiagra R4000
Interpreted as Shimano Tiagra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Tiagra R4000
Interpreted as Shimano Tiagra · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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Used-bike inspection
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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth levers should feel firm and return cleanly. Check for fluid around the levers and calipers, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and look for worn or bent rotors.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2027 Giant Contend SL 1 · Road · Published sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: ALUXX-SL Grade Aluminum 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc · Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Carbon, OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc · Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Tiagra R4000 · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra R4000 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tiagra R4000 · Crankset: Shimano FC-R4000, 50/34 · Bottom bracket: Shimano, PressFit RS500 · Cassette: Shimano CS-RS400-11, 11X36, 11 speed · Chain: KMC X11
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Tiagra Hydraulic Disc Brake [F]160mm [R]140mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant ALP Disc 12mm Thru-Axle · Front tire: Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI · Rear tire: Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Contact (w/Flare) Drop: 125mm / Reach: 72mm · Stem: Giant Contact Aerolight, -10° XS: 80, S: 90, M: 100, M/L: 100, L:110, XL: 120 · Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite Offset 14mm · Saddle: Giant Grit Core
Before and during the test ride
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