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Contend AR 4

2024

$1,150

Break out of the box and expand your road riding adventures. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this ultra-capable road bike has built-in compliance and high-volume tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.

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 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 on rough roads.

Techs & Features

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

Sizing Guide and Geometry

Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized Liv or Giant dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.

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  • S
      165 cm5’5”  to 175 cm5’9”
  • M
      171 cm5’7”  to 181 cm5’11”
  • ML
      177 cm5’10”  to 187 cm6’2”
  • L
      183 cm6’0”  to 193 cm6’4”
  • XL
      189 cm6’2”  to 199 cm6’6”
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)1706.7172.56.8172.56.81756.91756.9
QWheel Size 700C700C700C700C700C
Specs
  • Sizes
    XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
  • Colors
    Pyrite Brown, Cold Night
  • Frame
    ALUXX-grade aluminum, disc
  • Fork
    Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
  • 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 MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
  • 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-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy
  • Hubs
    Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
  • Spokes
    Sapim
  • Tires
    Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm)
  • Extras
    fender mount, 38mm max tire size
  • Weight
    10.58kg (23lbs 05oz) - Size (XL)

*All specifications and prices listed are subject to change without notice.
Actual weight may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, color variations, frame size and variability in production components.

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*All specifications and prices listed are subject to change without notice.
Actual weight may vary due to manufacturing tolerances, color variations, frame size and variability in production components.