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The perfect blend of confident and capable. Designed to help you take your road riding to the next level, Contend SL Disc is your ticket to longer rides, faster speeds, and more fun than you ever imagined.
Engineered with Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame technology, 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 there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run tires up to 28c in diameter. The innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost cuts down road vibrations, delivering a smoother, more efficient ride.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Hybrid composite, OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Rims/Wheels | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Spokes | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 2 tubeless, 700x28 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chainrings | 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Handlebars | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Brakes | Giant Conduct Disc |
| Saddle | Contact (forward) |
| Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse composite |
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Green / Small | 04712878299054 | 90009033 | BIRS8396006 |
| Apple Green / Medium | 04712878299061 | 90009034 | BIRS8396007 |
| Apple Green / Medium-Large | 04712878299078 | 90009035 | BIRS8396008 |
| Apple Green / Large | 04712878299085 | 90009036 | BIRS8396009 |
| Apple Green / X-Large | 04712878299092 | 90009037 | BIRS8396010 |
| Gun Metal Black / Small | 04712878298910 | 90009013 | BIRS8396001 |
| Gun Metal Black / Medium | 04712878298927 | 90009014 | BIRS8396002 |
| Gun Metal Black / Medium-Large | 04712878298934 | 90009015 | BIRS8396003 |
Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Fast (3)
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Aesthetics
- Great Architecture/ Great in the drop position
- Light
Best Uses
- Road, for a quick 10 miler or a 35 miler
- General Transport
- Endurance
- Exercise
- Leisure
- Commuting
- Getting Groceries
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Disk Brakes
- Great Architecture/ Great in the drop position
- Fast
- Sexy
Cons
Best Uses
- Road, for a quick 10 miler or a 35 miler
Comments:
I had been riding an Iron Horse road bike for 10 years and I was ready for a new bike. The Giant Contend SL2 was suggested by a mechanic at Steven's Bicycles. I'm sure happy with it. It is amazing fast and rides superbly.
Pros
- Great Quality
- Aesthetics
- Fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Endurance
Comments:
Great price and quality. Love this bike. Handles everything I can throw at it with no problems. I highly recommend it.
Comments:
Great quality bike with great value.
Pros
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Fast
- Low Maintenance
- Light
- Affordable
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- General Transport
- Exercise
- Leisure
- Getting Groceries
Comments:
Got on the contend coming off of used vintage steel framed road bikes. With that sort as my best point of reference, this bike is an amazing leap forward. It's extremely light while still feeling like solid metal. I end up having to shoulder my bicycle often on my commute. Carrying this contend is like carrying a light duffel bag, the aluxx sl is no joke. Before I wasn't accustomed to being able to hit too big of bumps like railroad crossings on a road bike while at speed. The contend smooths things out enough to just power over them, free grins. The discs breaks are next level to boot. I was apprehensive, but for the price this bike is really a dream. For a few hundred less you can get a decent used bike that will be okay. With this giant you're getting many times the bicycle, and one you'll love. Personally I'm a fan of this compact frame geometry that has become popular. It looks great on the XL contend and makes perfect sense to me. Less metal, less weight, more speed. I might be a convert to the compact chain rings as well. I have been getting much more use out of the lower climbing gears and tearing up some decent hills, all about that spin. I can't say enough good stuff about this new contend. Everywhere I go people mention how beautiful it is. Good stuff, thanks to H&F and Giant.
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