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2025 Giant

Contend AR 2

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

CA$1,999($1,448)
Reported Weight21.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesGiant Mechanical Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Contend AR 2
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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 2

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
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
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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Tire Clearance38c

ColorDark Iridescent

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, 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, composite, 14mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC]

Grips

Velo cork tape with gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Crank

Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra, 11x34

Chain

KMC X10-1

Brakes

Shimano Tiagra, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

TypeGiant Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)

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First added July 20

Last updated May 30