2022 Giant
Contend AR 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,750| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, Praxis |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Jun 2022 · 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
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
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
Oct 2023 · Jim Dorcey
I was looking for an upgrade to my Sora group set endurance bike and targeting a mechanical 105 group set endurance bike. Local Bike Shop suggested I
Flexibility to ride gravel and paved surfaces with a tire swap instead of needing two bikes.
Stock tires, creaks, slipping seat post, and loose rear caliper bolt at delivery.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| 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) |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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Last updated April 20