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Contend AR 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,000| Weight | 22.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical 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
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 · 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
Nov 2025 · Georgia Coninx
OVerall good
Good entry level and has served me well
Put 38mm tyres on to use for off roading and that has been fine
Frame runs a bit too big
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Color: Gray / Pure Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| 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 Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| 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 S-R3 AC, 700x32 |
First added September 11
Last updated November 16
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