Contend AR 2

2021

£1,349

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 tyres, Contend AR goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control.

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 tyre 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 minimising fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure.

Key Performance Factors

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 tyres up to 38mm 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.

Techs & Features

ALUXX Aluminium Technology
Compact Road Design
D-Fuse Technology
OverDrive
Tubeless System

Geometry

bike diagram with measurements referenced in table that follows
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  SMMLLXL
ASeat Tube Length (mm) (inch)46518.350019.753521.155521.958523
BSeat Tube Angle (degrees)74.0°73.5°73.0°73.0°73.0°
CTop Tube Length (mm) (inch)53521.155021.756522.258022.859523.4
DHead Tube Length (mm) (inch)1355.31505.91706.71907.52158.5
EHead Tube Angle (degrees)71.8°72.0°72.5°72.5°72.5°
FFork Rake (mm) (inch)532.1532.1532.1532.1532.1
GTrail (mm) (inch)61.32.459.62.356.42.256.42.256.42.2
HWheelbase (mm) (inch)100339.5101139.8101540103140.6104641.2
IChain Stay Length (mm) (inch)42216.642216.642216.642216.642216.6
JBottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch)803.1803.1803.1803.1803.1
KStack (mm) (inch)5592257422.659523.461424.263825.1
LReach (mm) (inch)37514.83801538315.139215.440015.7
MStand Over Height (mm) (inch)75929.978330.881031.982932.685633.7
NHandlebar Width (mm) (inch)40015.742016.542016.544017.344017.3
OStem Length (mm) (inch)903.51003.91003.91104.31104.3
PCrank Length (mm) (inch)1706.71706.7172.56.81756.91756.9
QWheel Size 700C700C700C700C700C
Specs
  • Sizes
    S, M, ML, L, XL
  • Colours
    Matte Concrete
  • Frame
    ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders
  • Fork
    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
  • Shock
    N/A
  • Handlebar
    Giant Connect
  • Stem
    Giant Sport
  • Seatpost
    Giant D-Fuse, composite
  • Saddle
    Giant Approach
  • Pedals
    PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED
  • Shifters
    Shimano Tiagra
  • Front Derailleur
    Shimano Tiagra
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Tiagra GS
  • Brakes
    Tektro MD-C550
  • Brake Levers
    Shimano Tiagra
  • Cassette
    Shimano Tiagra, 11x34
  • Chain
    KMC X10-1
  • Crankset
    Shimano Tiagra, 34/50
  • Bottom Bracket
    cartridge
  • Rims
    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
  • Hubs
    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
  • Spokes
    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
  • Tyres
    Giant Gavia Fondo 2,700X32c, tubeless (max tyre width possible: 40mm)
  • Extras
    tubeless prepared
  • Fender/Chainguard
    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)
  • Weight
    9.9kg

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