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Giant Contend Ar 2 vs Giant Contend SL 0

Giant Contend Ar 2, side view

Giant

Contend Ar 2

Giant Contend SL 0, side view

Giant

Contend SL 0

Entry levelEnduranceAluminium700c2026
Mid-rangeEnduranceAluminium700c2026

Two builds of the Giant Contend line: 16 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Contend Ar 2, side viewGiantGiant Contend Ar 2
Giant Contend SL 0, side viewGiantGiant Contend SL 0

At a glance

  • Giant Contend SL 0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano 105, against Shimano Cues.
Key specs5 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Weight 9.4 kg –Not given
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

ALUXX-SL Grade Aluminum 12x142mm Thru-axle, Disc

Wheelset 700c · Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy 700c · Giant ALP Disc 12mm Thru-Axle, 30mm rim depth
Drivetrain 2×11 2×12
Groupset Shimano Cues Shimano 105 Higher range
Brake model Shimano BR-U6030 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brake
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset AL D-fuse SP-2056, 350mm

Prices

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Giant Contend Ar 2

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Giant Contend SL 0

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Contend Ar 2 · Road bike rather demanding, very stable, entry-level equipment.
  • Contend SL 0 · Road bike made for very smooth ground, rather nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
Giant Contend Ar 2 61%Giant Contend SL 0 7%1 bike1 bike · Giant Contend SL 03 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes1 bike1 bike · Giant Contend Ar 23 bikes6 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Contend Ar 2 91%Giant Contend SL 0 36%1 bike3 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike · Giant Contend SL 01 bike1 bike3 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike6 bikes3 bikes2 bikes · Giant Contend Ar 21 bike1 bike
NimbleStable
Giant Contend Ar 2Giant Contend SL 0other endurance road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Endurance °Value not published by the brand Endurance °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork2 differences
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Carbon, OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc

Max tyre clearance 38 mm °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 32 mm −6 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS501 °Value not published by the brand Shimano, PressFit RS500 °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano CUES U6020-10 Shimano CUES U6030

 Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the back 11 °Value not published by the brand 12 °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison+1
Chainring teeth Shimano FC-U6030-2, 34/50 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 50/34T
Cassette Shimano CS-LG400, 11x39 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 11X36T
Rear derailleur Shimano CUES U6020-10 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano CUES U6030 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Giant Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brake

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm °Value not published by the brand 160 mm
Rear rotor 160 mm °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 140 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim depth–Not given 30 mm
Tubeless ready yes °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tyres Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) °Value not published by the brand Giant SR 1 700X28C, 60 TPI
Tyre width fitted 32 mm °Value not published by the brand 28 mm −4 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar Giant Connect °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact (w/Flare) Drop: 125mm / Reach: 72m °Value not published by the brand
Stem Giant Sport °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact Aerolight °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset °Value not published by the brand AL D-fuse SP-2056, 350mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size M –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Contend Ar 2 · MContend SL 0 · M/L
  • Contend Ar 2 · M
  • Contend SL 0 · M/L

Stack and reach

540550560570580590600610350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Contend Ar 2 · M — Reach (mm) 380 · Stack (mm) 574Contend SL 0 · M/L — Reach (mm) 383.7 · Stack (mm) 576.6
  • Contend Ar 2 · M Contend Ar 2 · M — Reach (mm) 380 · Stack (mm) 574
  • Contend SL 0 · M/L Contend SL 0 · M/L — Reach (mm) 383.7 · Stack (mm) 576.6
Geometry16 differences
Size M M/L
Reach 380 mm 384 mm +4 mm
Stack 574 mm 577 mm +3 mm
Top tube (effective) 550 mm 560 mm +10 mm
Seat tube 500 mm 515 mm +15 mm
Head tube 150 mm 175 mm +25 mm
Head angle 72° 72.5° +0.5°
Seat angle 73.5° 73° −0.5°
Chainstays 422 mm 420 mm −2 mm
Wheelbase 1,011 mm 1,010 mm −1 mm
Front centre 602 mm 600 mm −2 mm
Standover 783 mm 778 mm −6 mm
BB drop 80 mm 70 mm −10 mm
BB height 256 mm 266 mm +10 mm
Fork offset 53 mm 50 mm −3 mm
Trail 60 mm 58 mm −2 mm
StemSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Handlebar widthSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Contend Ar 2 and Giant Contend SL 0 come with?

Giant Contend Ar 2: Shimano Cues. Giant Contend SL 0: Shimano 105.

How do Giant Contend Ar 2 and Giant Contend SL 0 compare on geometry?

In size M, Giant Contend Ar 2 has a stack of 574 mm for a reach of 380 mm; in size M/L, Giant Contend SL 0 has 577 mm for 384 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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