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.
FEATURES:
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Balanced road geometry: Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
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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 a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
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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.
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ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
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| Fork |
Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
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Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
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| Hubs |
Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
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| Spokes |
Stainless |
| Tires |
Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect
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| Crankset |
Shimano Sora
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| Chainrings |
34/50 |
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cartridge
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| Chain |
KMC X9
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Shimano Sora
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Shimano Sora
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Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34
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| Shifters |
Shimano Sora
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| Handlebars |
Giant Connect
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| Stem |
Giant Sport
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Shimano Sora
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| Brakes |
Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Rotors
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| Saddle |
Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
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| Seat Post |
Giant D-Fuse, alloy
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| Extras |
Tubeless ready
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