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Overview | |||
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Wheel size | 700c (S, M, ML, L, XL) | 700c (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL) | |
Components | |||
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| Colours | Abyss Black | Storm Cloud | |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc | Advanced-grade composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc | |
| Shock | N/A | — | |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:404/380mm, S:404/380mm, M:424/400mm, M/L:424/400mm, L:444/420mm, XL:444/420mm | |
| Grips | Velo cork tape with gel | Stratus Lite 3.0 | |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 | Shimano CUES U6030 | |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano CUES U6030 | |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano CUES U6030 | |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm | Shimano BR-RS405 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm | |
| Handlebar width | S: 400 mm M: 420 mm ML: 420 mm L: 440 mm XL: 440 mm | XS: 410 mm S: 410 mm M: 430 mm ML: 430 mm L: 450 mm XL: 450 mm | |
| Brake levers | Shimano 105 | Shimano CUES U6030 | |
| Stem length | S: 90 mm M: 100 mm ML: 100 mm L: 110 mm XL: 110 mm | XS: 80 mm S: 90 mm M: 100 mm ML: 100 mm L: 110 mm XL: 110 mm | |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36 | Shimano CS-LG400, 10-speed, 11x39 | |
| Crank length | S: 165 mm M: 170 mm ML: 170 mm L: 172.5 mm XL: 172.5 mm | XS: 165 mm S: 165 mm M: 170 mm ML: 170 mm L: 172.5 mm XL: 172.5 mm | |
| Chain | KMC X12L-1 | KMC X11 | |
| Crankset | Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm | Shimano FC-U6030-2, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm | |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 | Shimano, press fit | |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm | |
| Tyres | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm), folding | |
| Extras | fender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size | tubeless prepared | |
| Maximum tyre clearance | 38mm | 40mm | |
Geometry
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| Geometry | Giant Contend AR 1 | Giant Defy Advanced 4 |
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