2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc vs 2021 Giant Contend 1
The Giant Contend 1 size closest to your 56 is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Giant Contend 1
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc in 56, the Giant Contend 1 in S places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −34 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc, 56Giant Contend 1, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 56 | Giant Contend 1 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 375 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 541 | −34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 71.8° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74.0° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 562 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 412 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 992 | 986 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 75 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 271 | not listed | |
| Standover | 805 | 746 | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 465 | −75 mm |
| Head tube length | 164 | 138 | −26 mm |
Differences are the Giant Contend 1 minus the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD13 Disc, 2021 Giant Contend 1.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale CAAD13 DiscGiant Contend 1
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale CAAD13 DiscDisc 105 | Giant Contend 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C1 | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | Cannondale BB30a | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright | not listed |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | CAAD13 | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 27 KNØT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago RS STN | not listed |
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