2020 Giant
Contend 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| MSRP | $680 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
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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Jul 2021
Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride
Great specification
Rewarding and composed ride
Impressive seated comfort
Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration
Wheels aren't especially quick
Apr 2020 · Simon Withers
Good kit, lovely ride and tubeless-ready – the 2020 Contend is a great bike for a grand
Quality compact frame, carbon seatpost, comfort, handling, tubeless-ready wheels
Slightly unexciting looks, heavier than some, higher gearing won’t appeal to all
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.
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
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive Steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Pedal with toe clips/straps |
| 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 P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding |
Last updated April 13