Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2018 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc
Value Guide market data · 2018 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc
12-month trend
7%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc
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2018 Contend SL 1 Disc lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer
- Frame
- ALUXX SL-grade aluminum
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano 105
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano, Press Fit
- Cassette
- Shimano 105 11x32, 11-Speed
- Chain
- KMC X11EL-1
- Chainrings
- 34/50
- Crankset
- Shimano FC-RS510
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Brakes
- Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc, 140mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect , 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Contact Forward
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse composite
- Stem
- Connect
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding
- Hubs
- Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearings, 28h
- Rims
- Giant PR-2 Disc, Tubeless
- Spokes
- Sapim Race 14/15g
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.