Details
Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth-riding frame and components, powerful disc brakes, and high-volume tubeless tires Contend AR goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control.
VENTURE FARTHER
Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their road riding capabilities, Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Its disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimizing fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure.
Balanced road geometry:
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth ride quality:
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 38mm for smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Total control:
Seamless disc-brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
Specs
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Rims/Wheels | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
Hubs | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
Spokes | Stainless |
Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700x32c, tubeless |
Crankset | Shimano Tiagra |
Chainrings | 34/50T |
Bottom Bracket | Cartridge |
Chain | KMC X10-1 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11x34 |
Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
Handlebars | Giant Connect |
Stem | Giant Sport |
Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm |
Pedals | Platform |
Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse, composite |
* Subject to change without notice.