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Giant Contend SL 1

bikeexchange:giant_contend_sl_1_2026 · source URL · confidence 0.95 · GTIN 4711291257894

Eligibility

Can win a band.

Size decisions

retailer labelalphacomparable cmmatchmappingin stockvariant priceevidence
XSXS49–51 cmequivalentcurated manufacturer mapping — Giant Contend, medium confidenceyes€1.099Giant Contend XS = 49–51 cm — manufacturer-conventional-size-equivalence, confidence medium, reviewed 2026-09-04. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/technology/detail/57
mappingcurated manufacturer mapping
scopeGiant Contend
sizesXS = 49–51 cm
confidenceMEDIUM
evidence typemanufacturer-conventional-size-equivalence
evidenceGiant's own Compact Road Design page publishes a table headed 'COMPACT ROAD SIZING' whose first column is 'CONVENTIONAL FRAME SIZING (CM)', mapped against 'RIDER HEIGHT', 'COMPACT ROAD FRAME SIZE' and 'SEATTUBE / TOPTUBE LENGTH (CM)': 49-51 / XS / 42-52; 51-54 / S / 44-53.5; 55-57 / M / 50-55.5; 57-59 / M-L / 53.5-57; 58-60 / L / 55.5-58.5; 61-63 / XL / 58.5-61. This is the manufacturer answering exactly the question we ask, and its own seat-tube column (L = 55.5 cm) shows why the seat tube must not be used for it.
sourcehttps://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/technology/detail/57
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/technology/detail/57
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/technology/detail/57
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/tcr-advanced-2
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/propel-advanced-2
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/defy-advanced-2
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/contend-ar-2
reviewed2026-09-04
notesScoped to the four families whose current height ladder was individually checked. It must not be extended to Liv: Liv's letters sit a full size lower (Langma L = 170-184 cm rider against Giant L = 183-193 cm), which is recorded as a refusal. RESIDUAL UNCERTAINTY, and the reason confidence is medium: Giant's conventional column runs 1-2.5 cm above where the letter-sized brands in this dataset sit (Scott's own dual labels put its L at 56 cm and KTM's at 57, where Giant calls its L a conventional 58-60). That is not necessarily a contradiction — Giant covers 157-199 cm in six sizes where Scott uses seven, so its letters are spaced wider and each sits higher, and Canyon says in as many words that a medium at one brand can be a small or a large at another. But an attempt to check Giant's column against a numerically-sized brand's own rider heights failed: Cube, Cannondale, Cervelo, BMC and Orbea all publish sizing through interactive calculators rather than a fetchable table, so no independent anchor was obtained. The practical exposure is about one size at the top of the range, and the published range absorbs it: if the truth were nearer 57-59 than 58-60, a 58 cm shopper still sees an L correctly, a 60 cm shopper sees one marginally, and a 57 cm shopper misses one rather than being shown the wrong bike. The dataset contains no Giant listing sized in centimetres, so there is also no retailer statement to corroborate or contradict this.

A shopper asking for: 54 → nothing compatible · 56 → nothing compatible · 58 → nothing compatible · 60 → nothing compatible

Identity

Canonical configuration: Giant | Contend SL 1 | Tiagra
Confidence: high

retailerpricesizes in stock
BikeExchange€1.099XSdebug
BikeHouse24€1.349nonedebug
Bike-Mailorder€1.399nonedebug
bikes.de€1.399M | (28")debug
Mount7€1.399nonedebug

Provenance — why we believe each fact

fieldsourceevidence
brandretailer:bikeexchange / parseGiant
modelretailer:bikeexchange / derivedGiant Contend SL 1
modelYearretailer:bikeexchange / parseJahr: 2026
categoryretailer:bikeexchange / derivedretailer taxonomy
groupsetFamilyretailer:bikeexchange / dictionaryShimano Tiagra ST-4700 || Shimano Tiagra FD-4700
electronicShiftingretailer:bikeexchange / derivedShimano Tiagra ST-4700 || Shimano Tiagra FD-4700
speedsretailer:bikeexchange / parsemodel code 4700
brakesretailer:bikeexchange / dictionarycomponent code BR-4770
suspensionretailer:bikeexchange / derivedno suspension fork and no rear shock on a drop-bar listing
forkretailer:bikeexchange / dictionaryGiant Advanced Carbon mit OD1
dropperPostretailer:bikeexchange / derivedseatpost row "Giant D-Fuse" names no dropper, in a 25-field spec table
beltDriveretailer:bikeexchange / parseShimano Tiagra FD-4700
wheelSizeretailer:bikeexchange / parse28
powerMeterretailer:bikeexchange / derivedabsent from a 25-field spec table
availabilityretailer:bikeexchange / derivedsizes 1: 1 stocked, 0 gone, 0 unread
sellerretailer:bikeexchange / parseXS: Radhaus Rödel
frameMaterialai / ai (0.9)Aluminium
wheelMaterialai / ai (0.85)Laufräder: Giant ALP Disc, Tubeless Ready, Hubs: Giant ALP Disc, Spokes: Giant ALP Disc, Rims: Giant ALP Disc
weightKgai / ai (0.95)Gewicht*: 9.2

Warnings

Score breakdown

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  "frameScore": 11,
  "drivetrainScore": 13,
  "wheelScore": 4,
  "extrasScore": 4,
  "suspensionScore": 0,
  "weightAdjustment": -0.9,
  "equipmentValue": 31.1,
  "notes": [
    "Shimano Tiagra = 13.",
    "Wheels unknown: scored below basic aluminium rather than assumed.",
    "Brakes \"hydraulic-disc\" +3.",
    "Tubeless-ready +1.",
    "9.2 kg vs 8.9 kg road reference = -0.9."
  ],
  "marketPrice": 1357,
  "valueScore": 1.235,
  "savingsVsMarket": 258
}

AI normalization

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    "frameMaterial",
    "wheelMaterial",
    "wheelTier",
    "weightKg"
  ],
  "applied": [
    "frameMaterial",
    "wheelMaterial",
    "weightKg"
  ],
  "rejected": [],
  "notes": "Frame material taken from FEATURES line 'Aluminium'. Wheels named 'Giant ALP Disc' (house model) so wheelTier left null per instructions. Brake rotor lines indicate disc rotors ('Bremsscheiben') but the source does not state hydraulic vs mechanical, so brakes is null. Electronic shifting set to false based on Tiagra ST-4700 naming (no Di2/electronic mentioned). Mixed groupset = true because crank is Prowheel while drivetrain is Shimano Tiagra.",
  "raw": {
    "frameMaterial": {
      "value": "aluminium",
      "evidence": "Aluminium",
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "groupsetBrand": {
      "value": "Shimano",
      "evidence": "Shimano Tiagra",
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "groupsetFamily": {
      "value": "Tiagra",
      "evidence": "Schaltung: Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 10-fach, 10-Gang",
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "electronicShifting": {
      "value": "false",
      "evidence": "Shimano Tiagra ST-4700",
      "confidence": 0.7
    },
    "speeds": {
      "value": "10",
      "evidence": "Schaltung: Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 10-fach, 10-Gang",
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    "mixedGroupset": {
      "value": "true",
      "evidence": "Kurbelgarnitur: Prowheel Aluminium, 50 Zähne",
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "wheelMaterial": {
      "value": "aluminium",
      "evidence": "Laufräder: Giant ALP Disc, Tubeless Ready, Hubs: Giant ALP Disc, Spokes: Giant ALP Disc, Rims: Giant ALP Disc",
      "confidence": 0.85
    },
    "wheelTier": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0
    },
    "brakes": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0
    },
    "weightKg": {
      "value": "9.2",
      "evidence": "Gewicht*: 9.2",
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    "powerMeter": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0
    },
    "notes": "Frame material taken from FEATURES line 'Aluminium'. Wheels named 'Giant ALP Disc' (house model) so wheelTier left null per instructions. Brake rotor lines indicate disc rotors ('Bremsscheiben') but the source does not state hydraulic vs mechanical, so brakes is null. Electronic shifting set to false based on Tiagra ST-4700 naming (no Di2/electronic mentioned). Mixed groupset = true because crank is Prowheel while drivetrain is Shimano Tiagra."
  }
}

Normalized record

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  "retailerProductId": "giant_contend_sl_1_2026",
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  "brand": "Giant",
  "model": "Contend SL 1",
  "modelYear": 2026,
  "category": "road",
  "categoryBasis": "route",
  "sourceCategory": "road",
  "price": 1099,
  "originalPrice": 1399,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "discountPercent": 21,
  "frameMaterial": "aluminium",
  "frameModel": "AluxX SL, 12x142 mm",
  "frameTier": null,
  "groupsetBrand": "Shimano",
  "groupsetFamily": "Tiagra",
  "groupsetGeneration": null,
  "electronicShifting": false,
  "speeds": 10,
  "mixedGroupset": false,
  "groupsetComponents": {
    "shifters": "Tiagra",
    "frontDerailleur": "Tiagra"
  },
  "groupsetTierSpread": 0,
  "crank": "Prowheel Aluminium, 50 Zähne",
  "cassette": null,
  "brakes": "hydraulic-disc",
  "brakePistons": null,
  "brakeTier": "unknown",
  "suspension": "none",
  "fork": {
    "make": null,
    "line": null,
    "tier": "rigid",
    "travelMm": 0
  },
  "rearShock": null,
  "dropperPost": false,
  "beltDrive": false,
  "hubDynamo": null,
  "rack": null,
  "mudguards": null,
  "chaincase": null,
  "kickstand": null,
  "lighting": null,
  "wheelSize": "28",
  "wheelset": "Giant ALP Disc, Tubeless Ready, Hubs: Giant ALP Disc, Spokes: Giant ALP Disc, Rims: Giant ALP Disc",
  "wheelMaterial": "aluminium",
  "wheelTier": "unknown",
  "tyres": "Giant SR 1 700x28C",
  "weightKg": 9.2,
  "powerMeter": false,
  "powerMeterKind": null,
  "availableSizes": [
    {
      "rawSize": "XS",
      "size": "XS",
      "sizeCm": null,
      "inStock": true,
      "stockCount": null,
      "price": 1099,
      "seller": "Radhaus Rödel",
      "deliveryNote": "Reguläre Lieferzeit 7 Tage"
    }
  ],
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  "rawTitle": "Giant Contend SL 1",
  "fetchedAt": "2026-09-19T05:08:05.161Z",
  "normalizationConfidence": 0.95,
  "warnings": [
    {
      "code": "single-size-only",
      "message": "Only one size is in stock (XS).",
      "severity": "info"
    }
  ]
}

Parsed specification table

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  "Gewicht*": "9.2",
  "Rahmen": "AluxX SL, 12x142 mm",
  "Zulässiges Gesamtgewicht": "127.0",
  "Bremse vorne": "Shimano Tiagra BR-4770",
  "Bremse": "Shimano Tiagra BR-4770",
  "Bremsscheibe vorne": "160 mm",
  "Bremsscheiben": "160 mm",
  "Bremsscheibe hinten": "160 mm",
  "Bremshebel": "Shimano Tiagra ST-4700",
  "Reifen": "Giant SR 1 700x28C",
  "Laufrad vorne": "Giant [object Object]",
  "Laufräder": "Giant ALP Disc, Tubeless Ready, Hubs: Giant ALP Disc, Spokes: Giant ALP Disc, Rims: Giant ALP Disc",
  "Laufradgröße": "28",
  "Reifen vorne": "Giant SR 1 700x28C",
  "Griffe": "Giant Cork",
  "Vorbau": "Giant Contact Aerolight",
  "Lenker": "Giant Contact",
  "Schaltung": "Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 10-fach, 10-Gang",
  "Kurbelgarnitur": "Prowheel Aluminium, 50 Zähne",
  "Schalthebel": "Shimano Tiagra ST-4700",
  "Umwerfer": "Shimano Tiagra FD-4700",
  "Sattel": "Giant Grit Core",
  "Sattelstütze": "Giant D-Fuse",
  "Gabel": "Giant Advanced Carbon mit OD1",
  "Jahr": "2026"
}

Raw adapter output

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  "retailerProductId": "giant_contend_sl_1_2026",
  "productUrl": "https://www.bikeexchange.de/de-DE/products/giant_contend_sl_1_2026?sku=GIA_0000693896",
  "extractionMethod": "embedded-json",
  "sourceCategory": "road",
  "rawTitle": "Giant Contend SL 1",
  "rawBrand": "Giant",
  "price": 1099,
  "originalPrice": 1399,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "imageUrl": "https://images.cdn.europe-west1.gcp.commercetools.com/078b97e9-ed31-4c81-baae-cdd44f3bf3c1/66faaee35b54caa3d43e-7SiCOZcT.jpg",
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    "Rahmen": "AluxX SL, 12x142 mm",
    "Zulässiges Gesamtgewicht": "127.0",
    "Bremse vorne": "Shimano Tiagra BR-4770",
    "Bremse": "Shimano Tiagra BR-4770",
    "Bremsscheibe vorne": "160 mm",
    "Bremsscheiben": "160 mm",
    "Bremsscheibe hinten": "160 mm",
    "Bremshebel": "Shimano Tiagra ST-4700",
    "Reifen": "Giant SR 1 700x28C",
    "Laufrad vorne": "Giant [object Object]",
    "Laufräder": "Giant ALP Disc, Tubeless Ready, Hubs: Giant ALP Disc, Spokes: Giant ALP Disc, Rims: Giant ALP Disc",
    "Laufradgröße": "28",
    "Reifen vorne": "Giant SR 1 700x28C",
    "Griffe": "Giant Cork",
    "Vorbau": "Giant Contact Aerolight",
    "Lenker": "Giant Contact",
    "Schaltung": "Shimano Tiagra RD-4700 10-fach, 10-Gang",
    "Kurbelgarnitur": "Prowheel Aluminium, 50 Zähne",
    "Schalthebel": "Shimano Tiagra ST-4700",
    "Umwerfer": "Shimano Tiagra FD-4700",
    "Sattel": "Giant Grit Core",
    "Sattelstütze": "Giant D-Fuse",
    "Gabel": "Giant Advanced Carbon mit OD1",
    "Jahr": "2026"
  },
  "rawFeatures": [
    "Aluminium",
    "Shimano Tiagra",
    "Beschreibung"
  ],
  "rawSizes": [
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      "size": "XS",
      "sizeCm": null,
      "inStock": true,
      "stockCount": null,
      "price": 1099,
      "seller": "Radhaus Rödel",
      "deliveryNote": "Reguläre Lieferzeit 7 Tage"
    }
  ],
  "availabilityText": "sizes 1: 1 stocked, 0 gone, 0 unread",
  "fetchedAt": "2026-09-19T05:08:05.161Z",
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    "sellerOfSize": "XS",
    "sellerId": "647a4e46-f7f0-4d45-b457-3b4a969ce521",
    "storeKey": "store_01KCRJSKHNN0SVV1W304FGXA6R_eur",
    "storeCity": "Kandel",
    "storeCountry": "DE",
    "storeDelivers": true,
    "storeClickAndCollect": true,
    "storeReservation": true,
    "storeDeliveryTime": "P7D",
    "shippingPrice": 95,
    "hasMoreSellers": false,
    "condition": "NEW",
    "ctProductId": "9173fe30-16f2-4d81-9060-4d516788cef3",
    "shopCategory": "Race",
    "colourCount": 1,
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}

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