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Contend AR 2
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,300| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant Contend series is praised for its high-quality aluminum frame, comfortable endurance geometry, and versatile performance across various terrains. It offers great value for money, with models featuring wide gear ranges, dependable ride quality, and components that cater to budget-conscious riders. While some reviews note the bike's weight and component efficiency as drawbacks, the overall sentiment highlights its suitability for long rides and all-round road cycling.
High-quality aluminum frame
Comfortable endurance geometry
Great value for money
Versatile performance across terrains
Wide gear range for easier climbing
Heavier than some competitors
Less efficient components at lower price points
High-speed handling not as precise as race bikes
this frame is on par with other aluminum road bikes I’ve ridden that are twice its priceBicycling
For many riders, a bike like this will be the only drop-bar bike they’ll need.
Cycling TipsThe Giant Contend SL 1 is an amazing handling bike and great value for money!
Cycling WeeklyGood kit, lovely ride and tubeless-ready – the 2020 Contend is a great bike for a grand
BikeRadarThe Giant Contend SL 1 is an absolutely spot-on all-day ride.
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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
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 · Matt Jacobs
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
May 2017 · Matthew Loveridge
The brake system will put some off, but the Contend SL is a great all-rounder. Buy if you want a comfortable distance machine with most of the advantages of hydraulic discs
Excellent all-round ride quality, braking performance
Complex brake setup, boring paint job
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Metallic Blue / Black; White / Metallic Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Pedal with toe clips/straps |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 |
| Brakes | Giant Conduct Disc Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700x32, tubeless |
First added October 12
Last updated November 16
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