2022 · GiantContend AR 1

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
SuspensionRigid
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Praxis
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Handling
nimblestable
Contend AR 1
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills. Learn more

Lowest gear

used for climbing

39 mph

Contend AR 1

39 mph

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Highest gear

used for descending and sprinting

Estimated Spec Level

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This bike
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'9" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant Contend 1 review

Jun 2022 · Simon Withers

The Giant Contend 1 is a great road bike for the money in the competitive £1,000 market

Pros
  • Excellent package

  • Slick groupset performance

  • Enjoyably rewarding ride

Cons
  • The front end doesn’t absorb quite as much vibration as the rear

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road.cc
Giant Contend SL 1 Disc 2021

Jul 2021

Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride

Pros
  • Great specification

  • Rewarding and composed ride

  • Impressive seated comfort

Cons
  • Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration

  • Wheels aren't especially quick

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Cycling Weekly
Giant Contend SL 1

Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis

Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this

Pros
  • Price

  • Ride quality

  • Handling

Cons
  • Weight

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Cycling Tips
Giant Contend AR 1 2020 review: Fresh and affordable all-road - CyclingTips

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 […]

Pros
  • Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.

Cons
  • Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.

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Bicycling
The Giant Contend 3 Will Make You Happy for $650

Feb 2019

This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.

Pros
  • High-quality aluminum frame

  • Wide gear range makes climbing easier

Cons
  • Heavier, less-efficient components

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

Tire Clearance38c

ColorBlack

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

Groupset
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

Wheels
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)

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