Elevate your road riding experience with confidence and control. This versatile all-rounder is built on a lightweight aluminum frame and performance parts that can handle smooth roads, rough roads and everything in between. Engineered with Giant’s lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame technology, the 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 the innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations. Added tire clearance (up to 32mm) allows you to run larger volume tires for a smoother ride quality, and our Giant Tubeless System improves rolling efficiency and grip while reducing the risk of flats. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Balanced road geometry Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration. Smooth ride quality Innovative D-Fuse composite seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats. Total control Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles delivers more consistent braking power for better control in all types of weather and variable road conditions. SPECIFICATIONS Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite, OverDrive steerer, disc Shock: N/A Handlebar: Giant Connect Stem: Giant Sport Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite Saddle: Giant Approach Pedals: N/A Shifters: Shimano Tiagra Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra GS Brakes: Giant Tiagra hydraulic Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra Cassette: Shimano Tiagra, 11×34 Chain: KMC X10-1 Crankset: Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit Rims: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset Hubs: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset Spokes: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm) Extras: tubeless prepared
