Giant Contend 1

An all-round road bike from 2022, made in 5 sizes from S to XL. Fits tyres up to 28 mm.

Size

Stack 577 mmReach 384 mm

Geometry

Giant Contend 1 geometry by frame size
Size
Fit
Stack (mm)How high the front sits	541	563	577	596	615
Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start	375	378	384	393	401
Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright	1.44	1.49	1.50	1.52	1.53
Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length	530	545	560	575	595
Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals	74°	73.5°	73°	73°	72.5°
Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference	465	500	535	555	585
Head tube length (mm)Front-end height	138	158	178	198	218
Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop	746	774	803	821	844
Handling
Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering	71.8°	72.5°	72.5°	72.5°	72.5°
Fork offset (mm)Fork rake	50	50	50	50	50
Trail (mm)More = steadier steering	62	57	57	57	57
Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable	986	990	1002	1017	1031
Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier	412	412	412	412	412
BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity	75	75	70	70	70
BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners	261	261	266	266	266
Front centre (mm)Room for your toes	586	589	600	615	629
Other
Weight (kg)Complete bike, as published	–	–	9.5	–	–

Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.

Between race and comfort. A good fit for sportives, club rides and fast days out.

Size ML is more upright than 79% of the 218 road frames we track.

The closest road frames from other ranges, against size ML here.

Bikes with a similar fit, compared with size ML of this bike
Bike	Size	Stack	Reach
Giant Defy Advanced 02026Stack same, reach same	ML	same	same
Kross VENTO DSC 5.02026Stack −3 mm, reach same	M	−3 mm	same
Basso Astra2026Stack −1 mm, reach −4 mm	53	−1 mm	−4 mm
MMR Grip 002026Stack +3 mm, reach +6 mm	L	+3 mm	+6 mm
Basso Venta R2026Stack −6 mm, reach −3 mm	53	−6 mm	−3 mm
Cervelo Caledonia-52022Stack +3 mm, reach +3 mm	56	+3 mm	+3 mm