Originally Posted by
zaxmalloy
Maybe I'm missing something, but reviewing Giant's website, the frames are nearly identical with the difference being material; the Defy (carbon) and Contend (aluminum). No matter - test riding is the big advantage of the LBS.
A cursory look at the geos shows that the Defy has a longer wheelbase and more BB drop than the Contend SL, typical of endurance bikes.