Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2027 Giant Contend SL 1

Velopedia Archive ID 900001201

Overview

Model year	2027
Brand	Giant
Model	Contend SL 1
Bicycle type	Road
Archive ID	900001201
Original MSRP	$1,850.00
Colors	White
Sizes	XS; S; M; M/L; L; XL

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

Geometry · XS

Seat tube	410 mm
Top tube	515 mm
Head tube	125 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	995.2 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	368.9 mm
Stack	526.8 mm
Standover height	689.3 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	71.1 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · S

Seat tube	445 mm
Top tube	530 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	71.8°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	994.4 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	374.9 mm
Stack	540.8 mm
Standover height	716.3 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	62.9 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · M

Seat tube	480 mm
Top tube	545 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	997.7 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	75 mm
Reach	379.8 mm
Stack	557.8 mm
Standover height	744 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.1 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · ML

Seat tube	515 mm
Top tube	560 mm
Head tube	175 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1010 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	383.7 mm
Stack	576.6 mm
Standover height	777.5 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.1 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · L

Seat tube	535 mm
Top tube	575 mm
Head tube	195 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1025.2 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	392.9 mm
Stack	595.7 mm
Standover height	796 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.1 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	565 mm
Top tube	590 mm
Head tube	215 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1040.4 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm
Reach	402 mm
Stack	614.8 mm
Standover height	822 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm
Trail	58.1 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm
Wheel size	700C

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.