Contend AR 4
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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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
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Colors: Hematite; Black |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
Saddle | Giant Approach |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid |
Pedals | platform pedal |
Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
Shifters | Shimano Claris |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC Z72 |
Brakes | Tektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Mechanical Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
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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, 700x32c (34mm) |
Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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Last updated April 13