GIANT CONTEND AR 3 2022 - Black chrome

Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth riding frame and components including powerful disc brakes, 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.

BALANCED

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

SMOOTH

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.

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.

General 
Colour    Black Chrome
Sizes    XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Frame    ALUXX-Grade aluminium
Fork    Advanced-Grade Carbon, full-carbon OverDrive steerer
Handlebar    Giant Connect // XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Stem    Giant Sport // XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost    Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
Saddle    Giant Approach
Pedals    NA
Shifters    Shimano Sora, 9 speed
Front Derailleur    Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur    Shimano Sora, GS, 9 speed
Brakes    Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors, 160mm
Brake Levers    Shimano Sora
Cassette    Shimano HG400, 11T-34T, 9 speed
Chain    KMC X9
Crankset    Shimano Sora, 34T/50T // XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket    Shimano, sealed
Rims    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
Tyres    Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32mm (34mm actual)
Extras    Tubeless, 38mm max tyre size