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2026 Giant

Contend AR 2

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

CA$2,099($1,521)
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetCUES
BrakesGiant Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

Tire Clearance: 38c

Color: Thundercloud

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS501

Stem

Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, 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

Type: Rigid

Pedals

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

Grips

Velo cork tape with gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U6020-10

Front Derailleur

Shimano CUES U6030F

Crank

Shimano FC-U6030-2, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm

Shifters

Shimano CUES U6030

Cassette

Shimano CS-LG400, 11x39

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano BR-U6030, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm

Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano U6030

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 September 9

Last updated May 30