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Contend AR 3
2021
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.
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.
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 tires 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.
Highlights
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.
1
Aluxx Aluminum Frame
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
2
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
3
D-Fuse Seatpost
The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost dampens vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.
4
D-Fuse Handlebar
Proprietary handlebar features D-shaped tubing that absorbs road shocks and vibrations that travel up through the front end of the bike. Found on Contend AR 1.
5
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
6
Giant Tubeless System
Integrated Tubeless WheelSystem and tires delivers improved efficiency, comfort and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.
Techs & Features
ALUXX Aluminum Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride farther, faster.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Sizing Guide and Geometry
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.
- XS
- 157 cm5’2”
169 cm5’7”
- S
- 165 cm5’5” 175 cm5’9”
- M
- 171 cm5’7” 181 cm5’11”
- ML
- 177 cm5’10” 187 cm6’2”
- L
- 183 cm6’0” 193 cm6’4”
- XL
- 189 cm6’2” 199 cm6’6”
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 43016.9 | 46518.3 | 50019.7 | 53521.1 | 55521.9 | 58523 |
| B Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75.0° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| C Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 51520.3 | 53521.1 | 55021.7 | 56522.2 | 58022.8 | 59523.4 |
| D Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1154.5 | 1355.3 | 1505.9 | 1706.7 | 1907.5 | 2158.5 |
| E Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.5° | 71.8° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 532.1 | 532.1 | 532.1 | 532.1 | 532.1 | 532.1 |
| G Trail (mm) (inch) | 62.92.4 | 61.32.4 | 59.62.3 | 56.42.2 | 56.42.2 | 56.42.2 |
| H Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 99439.1 | 100339.5 | 101139.8 | 101540 | 103140.6 | 104641.2 |
| I Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 42216.6 | 42216.6 | 42216.6 | 42216.6 | 42216.6 | 42216.6 |
| J Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 803.1 | 803.1 | 803.1 | 803.1 | 803.1 |
| K Stack (mm) (inch) | 53921.2 | 55922 | 57422.6 | 59523.4 | 61424.2 | 63825.1 |
| L Reach (mm) (inch) | 37114.6 | 37514.8 | 38015 | 38315.1 | 39215.4 | 40015.7 |
| M Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 72728.6 | 75929.9 | 78330.8 | 81031.9 | 82932.6 | 85633.7 |
| N Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 | 44017.3 |
| O Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 | 1104.3 |
| P Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 |
| Q Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
The specifications, colors, and availability of the products can be subjects to alter without prior notification. For availability and prices, please contact the retailers in your city / country.