{"product_id":"giant-contend-sl-0-aluminum-shimano-105-road-bike","title":"Giant Contend SL 0 Aluminum Shimano 105 Road Bike","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Contend SL 0\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aluminum road bike built around a \u003cstrong\u003eShimano 105 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s made for riders who want a performance road bike without the cost of a carbon frame. The ALUXX-SL aluminum frame has an aero-shaped down tube and comes with an Advanced-grade full-carbon fork and 12mm thru-axles front and rear. That makes it a good fit for fitness riding, fast commuting and the weekly group ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat sets it apart from other aluminum road bikes is how much of the build goes into \u003cstrong\u003ecomfort and control where you touch the bike\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a flared Giant Contact handlebar with cork tape, a D-Fuse seatpost, a Giant Grit Core saddle and \u003cstrong\u003e700x28C tires\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003e50\/34 crankset and 11-36T cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e give you a wide range of gears for climbing and rolling terrain. Cables run inside the cockpit, which keeps the front end clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders moving up to their \u003cstrong\u003efirst performance road bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup-ride and fitness riders who care about comfort on long rides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommuters who want road-bike speed with predictable hydraulic braking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders on hilly routes who want \u003cstrong\u003elow climbing gears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider a different bike\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a carbon frame to save weight, or if you’ll ride mostly on unpaved roads. A gravel or all-road bike suits that better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit comes first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Contend SL 0 comes in \u003cstrong\u003efive sizes (XS–L)\u003c\/strong\u003e, including an M\/L between medium and large. If you’re between sizes, a professional bike fit is the best way to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the gearing to your terrain.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 34-tooth small ring with a 36-tooth large cog gives a low climbing gear, which suits riders who face steep or long climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe clear about the riding.\u003c\/strong\u003e This bike is built for paved roads. The 28mm tires add comfort and grip there, but it isn’t a gravel bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and fork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eALUXX-SL aluminum frame\u003c\/strong\u003e has an aero-shaped down tube and is paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced-grade full-carbon fork\u003c\/strong\u003e with an OverDrive steerer. Giant designed the fork to absorb road vibration and reduce hand and arm fatigue. The 12x142mm rear and 12x100mm front thru-axles hold the wheels firmly in the frame and fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroupset:\u003c\/strong\u003e It has \u003cstrong\u003eShimano 105\u003c\/strong\u003e shifters, derailleurs, crankset and cassette, with a KMC X12L-1 chain and a Shimano PressFit bottom bracket. The 50\/34T and 11-36T gearing helps you keep a steady pedaling rhythm when the road tilts up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e use a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm front and 140mm rear rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e. The braking feels consistent and predictable, and Giant notes it helps reduce hand fatigue on long descents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eGiant ALP Disc wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e are aluminum with a \u003cstrong\u003e30mm rim depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a middle-ground depth for everyday road use. \u003cstrong\u003eGiant SR 1 700x28C tires\u003c\/strong\u003e let you run lower pressure for better grip and a smoother ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCockpit and contact points:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Giant Contact handlebar has a \u003cstrong\u003e125mm drop, 72mm reach and 7.2-degree flare\u003c\/strong\u003e in the drops for more control on descents and in corners. Its wider top section spreads pressure across your palm. A \u003cstrong\u003eD-Fuse seatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs vibration, and the \u003cstrong\u003eGrit Core saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Particle Flow Technology to shape itself to the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, a full-carbon fork, a wide gear range and comfort-focused contact points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e An aluminum frame and alloy wheels won’t match a carbon build for weight, and it’s set up for pavement rather than mixed surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e A flared handlebar, D-Fuse seatpost and 28mm tires on an aero-shaped aluminum frame, a lot of comfort for this category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory’s Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the Contend SL 0 as a smart way into serious road riding. 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