New Giant Contend SL1 Disc
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New Giant Contend SL1 Disc
Loving this bike! Got it a few weeks ago and have about 6 rides on it now. It is such a fun quick and comfortable bike to ride. I think this bike fits me better than any other bike I have had.
Right away I put Maxxis 28mm Refuse tires on it. I think I have the pressure dialed in now to give it a really smooth ride yet still feel plenty quick. I am running 70psi in the back and 60psi in the front.
Also put on a selle royal scientia saddle. I love these saddles. They have just a little flex to help soak up rough roads.
Also put on some mks lambda flats. No need to tell me I need clipless pedals. I did that for years and have found out I just prefer riding these pedals better than anything else. They are extremely comfortable with regular running shoes.
This bike is more than enough bike for me. I am a non racer ride mostly solo for fitness and fun.
11 speed 105 sure does have nice smooth shifting. Better than the 9 speed ultegra I had years ago.
I highly recommend this bike fwiw.
Right away I put Maxxis 28mm Refuse tires on it. I think I have the pressure dialed in now to give it a really smooth ride yet still feel plenty quick. I am running 70psi in the back and 60psi in the front.
Also put on a selle royal scientia saddle. I love these saddles. They have just a little flex to help soak up rough roads.
Also put on some mks lambda flats. No need to tell me I need clipless pedals. I did that for years and have found out I just prefer riding these pedals better than anything else. They are extremely comfortable with regular running shoes.
This bike is more than enough bike for me. I am a non racer ride mostly solo for fitness and fun.
11 speed 105 sure does have nice smooth shifting. Better than the 9 speed ultegra I had years ago.
I highly recommend this bike fwiw.
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Loving this bike! Got it a few weeks ago and have about 6 rides on it now. It is such a fun quick and comfortable bike to ride. I think this bike fits me better than any other bike I have had.
Right away I put Maxxis 28mm Refuse tires on it. I think I have the pressure dialed in now to give it a really smooth ride yet still feel plenty quick. I am running 70psi in the back and 60psi in the front.
Also put on a selle royal scientia saddle. I love these saddles. They have just a little flex to help soak up rough roads.
Also put on some mks lambda flats. No need to tell me I need clipless pedals. I did that for years and have found out I just prefer riding these pedals better than anything else. They are extremely comfortable with regular running shoes.
This bike is more than enough bike for me. I am a non racer ride mostly solo for fitness and fun.
11 speed 105 sure does have nice smooth shifting. Better than the 9 speed ultegra I had years ago.
I highly recommend this bike fwiw.
Right away I put Maxxis 28mm Refuse tires on it. I think I have the pressure dialed in now to give it a really smooth ride yet still feel plenty quick. I am running 70psi in the back and 60psi in the front.
Also put on a selle royal scientia saddle. I love these saddles. They have just a little flex to help soak up rough roads.
Also put on some mks lambda flats. No need to tell me I need clipless pedals. I did that for years and have found out I just prefer riding these pedals better than anything else. They are extremely comfortable with regular running shoes.
This bike is more than enough bike for me. I am a non racer ride mostly solo for fitness and fun.
11 speed 105 sure does have nice smooth shifting. Better than the 9 speed ultegra I had years ago.
I highly recommend this bike fwiw.
What do you have strapped in between your top tube and down tube and pressing against your head tube?
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Okay, I am sold. Love the bike. Bring it by and drop it off any time.
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I love everything about this bike!!! I look forward to purchasing it sometime soon!!! I was about to buy a Giant Contend 1 but I feel like for the extra few hundred this bike I'd definitly worth it.
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Highly recommend the Maxxis Refuse 28mm tires also. Really really smooths out the ride when you get the pressure dialed in.
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This is the exact bike I've been eyeing, and still eyeing. When the wife's not paying attention I'll click buy one of these days.
I understand this bike comes with a Garmin mount, is that true? Looks like you mounted a front light in its place?
I understand this bike comes with a Garmin mount, is that true? Looks like you mounted a front light in its place?
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Does Giant make an ALU Defy any more? If they do, I don't see point in having content and Defy ALU. Guessing this is to replace that.
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Got it. Thanks. So something like a competitive, long-haul bike. A good candidate for a fast fondo or long, stage race segment.
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Yes it does come with a Garmin mount. You can see in the pictures my garmin is mounted to it. Along with the garmin mount is an accessories mount which I have a light mounted to.
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