Giant Contact SL Riser

The 20mm rise helps you achieve a slightly more upright riding position without needing to swap out your stem or add excessive spacers. It is a great option if you find your current road bike setup puts too much strain on your lower back or neck during longer rides.

This bar uses a standard 31.8mm clamp diameter, which is the industry standard for almost all modern road bikes. As long as your current stem is designed for 31.8mm bars, this will be a direct fit.

The shallow drop design reduces the distance between the tops of the bars and the drops. This makes it much easier to transition into a lower, more aerodynamic position without feeling like you are overextending your reach, which is particularly helpful for endurance riding.

While carbon fiber is often cited for vibration damping, Giant uses an advanced alloy process for this bar to balance stiffness with compliance. It is designed to be stiff enough for efficient power transfer during sprints while remaining forgiving enough for all-day comfort.

While this bar is specifically engineered for road use, its durable aluminum construction and ergonomic shape make it capable of handling light gravel or mixed-surface riding. However, it lacks the flared drops typically found on dedicated gravel bars, which provide extra stability on loose terrain.