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2024 Giant

Contend AR 3

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£959($1,290)£1,199
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Contend AR 3
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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.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Contend AR 3

39 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
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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Price History
Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant Contend SL Disc 1 review

Nov 2022 · Ashley Quinlan

A very good-value way to get your hands on a Shimano 105-equipped bike with a highly competent frameset

Highs
  • Good value overall

  • High-quality frame

  • Easy to ride

  • Bombproof build

Lows
  • Non 105-spec chainset and brake rotors

  • Wheels and tyres feel weighty and uninspiring

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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

Highs
  • Great specification

  • Rewarding and composed ride

  • Impressive seated comfort

Lows
  • Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration

  • Wheels aren't especially quick

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc

Tire Clearance38c

ColorsCharcoal; Aged Denim

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

cartridge

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Connect

Saddle

Giant Approach

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

Grips

Velo cork tape with gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

Shimano Sora, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Sora 2x9

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, 22mm inner rim width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm effective width)

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First added October 28

Last updated June 7