Giant Contend SL 1

£1,248.99
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L - 700C WHEEL
M - 700C WHEEL
ML - 700C WHEEL
S - 700C WHEEL
XL - 700C WHEEL
Part Number:

2130042114

GTIN/UPC:

4712878605954

Discover an elevated experience in road cycling with the prized Contend SL 1 from Giant. Designed to have you turning the pedals over for longer, fostering a more enjoyable dalliance with the tarmac beneath. This bike excels in both efficiency and comfort thanks to its high-quality aluminium frame and superior components.

The Contend SL 1 showcases a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminium frame that provides you with power-efficient climbing capabilities and brisk acceleration. Custom-engineered for a balanced all-rounder feel, it combines a confident rider positioning with agile road handling for a versatile ride. Whether chasing the hills or cruising over the flats, smoothly navigated roads or the less forgiving surfaces, the Contend SL 1 is your ready ally.

Balanced Road Geometry

This bike is engineered expressly to offer a balanced feel that expertly combines a confident rider positioning with adept road handling.

Innovative Comfort

An innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost design offers a panacea to those jarring road shocks and vibrations. Complemented by a tubeless Giant WheelSystem, facilitating the deployment of tyres up to 28mm, the ride quality is enhanced, and the risk of a detour due to punctures is minimised.

Efficiency Embodied

Revelling in the challenges of uphill journeys and acceleration, the ALUXX SL aluminium frame is a testament to efficiency.



Groundbreaking Technologies



Superior Aluminium Tech

The high-performance ALUXX SL aluminium material used in the frame of the Contend SL 1 offers unparalleled strength-to-weight ratios, due predominantly to the 6011 alloy employed. Unique welding technologies further contribute to an impressive ride.

Evolutionary Compact Road Design

A concept born out of collaboration between Giant and Team ONCE in the 1990s, the Compact Road design has reinvented the aesthetics and performance of road bikes. The strategy of deploying a downward sloping toptube results in smaller front and rear triangles, lightening the load and stiffening the ride. An added bonus is this design caters for optimal fitting for riders of diverse sizes.

D-Fuse Technology

The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar function symbiotically, working to absorb the unwelcome shocks and vibrations of the road, enabling you to ride farther and faster.

Steering Precision With OverDrive

This original tech from Giant introduces an oversized fork steerer tube to deliver precise front-end steering performance. The system utilises oversized headset bearings and a tapered steerer tube to optimise steering stiffness.

Seamless Tubeless System

Experience a smooth, fast ride with fewer flat tyres and improved traction, thanks to Giant's Tubeless System. It's never been easier to reap the benefits of this technology on your rides.

Sizes S, M, ML, L, XL
Colours Gloss Gunmetal Black
Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
Shock N/A
Handlebar Giant Connect
Stem Giant Sport
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse, composite
Saddle Giant Approach
Pedals PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED
Shifters Shimano 105
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 GS
Brakes Tektro TK-B178
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Cassette Shimano 105, 11x34
Chain KMC X11EL-1
Crankset Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
Bottom Bracket Shimano, press fit
Rims Giant S-R3 wheelset
Hubs Giant S-R3 wheelset
Spokes Giant S-R3 wheelset
Tyres Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28mm, (max tyre width possible: 30mm)
Extras N/A
Fender/Chainguard Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

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