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    MSRP
    $950
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Endurance
    Weight
    21.2 lbs
    2.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Contend 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Contend 1
    Other Endurance bikes
    Gear Range

    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 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

    ColorsGunmetal Black / Metallic Orange; Yellow / Metallic Black

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect

    Saddle

    Giant Contact (forward)

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Pedals

    Pedal with toe clips/straps

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    Shimano Sora, 34/50

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro TK-B177

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Spokes

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Front Hub

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Rear Hub

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Tires

    Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding

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