2026 Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12s vs 2024 Giant Contend AR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Giant Contend AR
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12s numbers we have for size S are missing the reach, stack and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12s S | Giant Contend AR ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | not listed | |
| Stack | not listed | 591 | |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 420 | 561 | +141 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 1011 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 73 | 80 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 563 | 806 | +243 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 170 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 418 | |
| BB height | not listed | 256 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 535 |
Differences are the Giant Contend AR minus the Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12s. Full charts: 2026 Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12s, 2024 Giant Contend AR.
Where each sits in its class
Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12sGiant Contend AR
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Ridley Grifn Shimano 2x12sShimano 105 DI2 2x12s | Giant Contend ARAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ridley Grifn | Giant Contend |
| Fork | 4za AllRoad | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2, Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 DI2 | KMC X12L-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Zaffiro Evo V | Giant Gavia Fondo 2 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Handlebar | 4za Stratos | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Stem | 4za Stratos | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Forza Cirrus | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 | Giant Approach |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Rotor | not listed | Giant MPH |
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