2022 Giant Contend AR 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $1,950 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Praxis |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
2 × 11 — 22 speed
Contend AR 1
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Simon Withers
The Giant Contend 1 is a great road bike for the money in the competitive £1,000 market
Excellent package
Slick groupset performance
Enjoyably rewarding ride
The front end doesn’t absorb quite as much vibration as the rear
Jun 2022Read Review
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 2021Read Review
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
Dec 2019Read Review
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.
Oct 2019Read Review
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
Feb 2019Read Review
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| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Pedals | platform pedal |
| Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Praxis Alba 2D, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |