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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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$1,350| Weight | 21.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
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
Jul 2021 · Simon Withers
Great-looking all-rounder from one of cycling's biggest names
Great looks
Lovely all-round ride
Long-distance comfort
Not great value when compared with the competition
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
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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
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Colors: Metallic Black; Garnet |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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First added July 28
Last updated August 3
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