2019 Giant
Contend 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$650| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
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5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this
Price
Ride quality
Handling
Weight
Oct 2019 · Dave Rome
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle […]
Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.
Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.
Apr 2019 · Simon Withers
There’s little noticeable difference between last year’s brakes and these, Giant having swapped one set of Tektro calipers for another.
Lovely smooth, comfortable and versatile all-rounder with a great ride
A little heavier than some and the looks don’t appeal to all
Feb 2019
This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.
High-quality aluminum frame
Wide gear range makes climbing easier
Heavier, less-efficient components
Jun 2018 · John Stevenson
Balanced and assured aluminium endurance bike equally suited to long rides at pace and commuter pothole-bashing
Nov 2016 · BikesEtc
A sure-footed, affordable choice for the endurance first-timer
Racy geometry
Efficient ride
Good pedigree
Some component compromises to reach low price
Jun 2016 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Recently, Giant launched its new line of aluminum road bikes called Contend. The range includes three machines: Contend SL Disc, Contend SL and Contend.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 28c Colors: Pure Red / Black; Metallic Black / White |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aluminum, alloy OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | alloy round Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | CS-HG50-8, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28 |
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