Performance for all

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Whether you’re aiming to join a local club ride or complete a gran fondo, Contend is the bike to help you reach the next level. Confident, efficient and comfortable bikes to elevate your road riding experience.

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A smooth, balanced road ride for all aspiring riders.

Expand your road riding horizons with Contend, an adaptable range of road bikes for smooth roads, rough roads and everything in between.

Key features of the Contend range

Balanced road geometry

The frameset is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.

Here are some of the numbers that tell the story of the Contend road bike range

Tire clearance on Contend AR

38mm

Tire clearance on Contend

32mm

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New

Contend AR

Break out of the box. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this aluminum road bike opens up new opportunities. With built-in compliance, disc brakes, and high-volume tires, you can ride any road with confidence and control.

3 models

From $1150

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New

Contend

Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminum road bike helps you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience. A D-Fuse seatpost helps smooth out rough roads, and tubeless tires offer improved control with a reduced risk of flats.

From 850