Get ready to take your road riding to the next level with the Contend 3 Road Bike - the ultimate blend of speed, versatility, and fun! This aluminum wonder is perfect for pushing your limits, racking up those miles, and exploring new horizons on two wheels.
Experience a perfectly balanced ride with the Contend 3's road geometry that delivers a confident and agile feel, ideal for nailing those tight corners and accelerating like a pro. You'll never want to get off the saddle with the innovative D-Fuse seatpost design that minimizes those annoying road shocks and vibrations, and the Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 32c for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
With seamless disc brake integration, including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, you'll have total control over your ride, even in wet weather and on rough roads. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, the Contend 3 Road Bike is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a smooth, fast, and super fun road riding experience!
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 32c for a 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.
Specifications
| Sizes |
XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colors |
Black / Silver, Cold Iron |
| Frame |
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork |
alloy, OverDrive steerer |
| Shock |
N/A |
| Handlebar |
Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Grips |
Velo cork tape with gel |
| Stem |
Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Seatpost |
Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset |
| Saddle |
Giant Approach |
| Pedals |
platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC] |
| Shifters |
Shimano Claris |
| Front Derailleur |
Shimano Claris |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Claris |
| Brakes |
Tektro TK-B177 |
| Brake Levers |
Shimano Claris |
| Cassette |
Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 |
| Chain |
KMC Z72 |
| Crankset |
FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Bottom Bracket |
cartridge |
| Rims |
Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Hubs |
Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Spokes |
Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires |
Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm) |
| Extras |
30mm max tire size |
| |
XS |
S |
M |
ML |
L |
XL |
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch)
|
16.9 |
18.3 |
19.7 |
21.1 |
21.9 |
23 |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE |
74.8° |
74.0° |
73.5° |
73.0° |
73.0° |
72.5° |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch)
|
20.3 |
20.9 |
21.5 |
22 |
22.6 |
23.4 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch)
|
4.8 |
5.4 |
6.2 |
7 |
7.8 |
8.6 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE |
71.0° |
71.8° |
72.5° |
72.5° |
72.5° |
72.5° |
| FORK RAKE (inch)
|
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| TRAIL (inch)
|
2.6 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
| WHEELBASE (inch)
|
38.8 |
38.8 |
39 |
39.4 |
40 |
40.6 |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch)
|
16.2 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch)
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
| STACK (inch)
|
20.6 |
21.3 |
22.2 |
22.7 |
23.5 |
24.2 |
| REACH (inch)
|
14.6 |
14.8 |
14.9 |
15.1 |
15.5 |
15.8 |
| STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch)
|
28.3 |
29.4 |
30.5 |
31.6 |
32.3 |
33.2 |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch)
|
15.7 |
15.7 |
16.5 |
16.5 |
17.3 |
17.3 |
| STEM LENGTH (inch)
|
3.1 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
3.9 |
4.3 |
4.3 |
| CRANK LENGTH (inch)
|
6.7 |
6.7 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
6.9 |
6.9 |
| WHEEL SIZE
|
700C |
700C |
700C |
700C |
700C |
700C |
