2017 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc Bike

Smoother and faster with confident control. The Giant Contend SL 1 Disc is an endurance road bike, with the DNA of the Giant Defy infused into its frame, for all-day-long riding comfort and true all-rounder performance.

The lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame, with comfortable endurance geometry, combines stable handling with a comfortable all-day riding position. Steering is precise thanks to the OverDrive tapered steerer tube while the oversized PowerCore bottom bracket area ensures that power transfer is immediate and acceleration lightning quick. The carbon bladed fork and carbon composite D-Fuse seatpost offer a smooth ride even over rough road surfaces.

The seamless hydraulic disc brake integration offers confident stopping power on all road surfaces and in all weather conditions. The Shimano 105 2x11 speed drivetrain is combined with a compact chainset and wide range cassette to offer a wide range of gears with sensible gaps between each gear for efficient cycling on all gradients.

The Giant Contend SL 1 offers a boost of compliance and control for less fatigue on long rides and over rough road surfaces.

Key Features:

• ALUXX SL Grade aluminium frame is lightweight with stable geometry for confident cycling
• Carbon composite fork blades for a smooth ride
• Shimano 105 2x11 speed for slick shifting over a wide range of gears
• Hydraulic disc brakes for confident all-weather stopping power
• Carbon D-Fuse seatpost for a smooth ride
• Sizes: Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X Large
• Colours: Black/Grey
• Weight: 9.3kg, Medium/Large tested (no pedals)

The Giant Contend SL 1 Disc 2017 Features are:

Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium 

Fork: Hybrid Composite, OverDrive Aluminium Steerer

Bars: Giant Connect

Stem: Giant Connect

Speed: 22

Front Mech: Shimano 105

Rear Mech: Shimano 105

Shifters Shimano 105

Chainset: Shimano RS500 34/50

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500 press fit

Cassette: Shimano 105 11x32

Chain: KMC X11EL-1

Front Brake: Giant Conduct hydraulic disc brakes, 140mm rotors

Rear Brake: Giant Conduct hydraulic disc brakes, 140mm rotors

Rims: Giant PR 2 Disc Wheel Set

Front Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing

Rear Hub: Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing

Spokes: Sapim Race

Tyres: Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25mm Folding Front, Giant P-SL 1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25mm Folding Rear

Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse Composite

Pedals: Wellgo clip and strap type