MSRP | ($944) | ($938) | $1,100 | ($1,277) | $1,350 | ($1,570) | ($1,823) | $1,950 | ($2,087) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
Weight | 21.6 lbs | 20.9 lbs | 21.8 lbs | 21.4 lbs | 20.7 lbs | ||||
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 32c | 32c | 38c | 38c | 38c | 28c | 32c | 38c | 32c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Rim | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Sora | Claris, FSA | Tiagra | Sora | 105, Shimano | Tiagra | 105, Shimano | 105, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
39 mph
Contend 2
39 mph
Contend 1
39 mph
Contend AR 4
39 mph
Contend AR 2
39 mph
Contend AR 3
39 mph
Contend SL 1
39 mph
Contend SL 2 Disc
39 mph
Contend AR 1
39 mph
Contend SL 1 Disc
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Gloss Black; Gloss Racing Red |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | Shimano, press fit | Shimano, press fit | cartridge | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Contact | Giant Contact |
Handlebar | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant D-Fuse SL | Giant Connect |
Saddle | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount | Giant Approach |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | Shimano Sora, 34/50 | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano Sora, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
Shifters | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | CS-HG50-8, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 | Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34 | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11x34 | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC X9 | KMC Z72 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X9 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X11EL-1 |
Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro TK-B178 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 hydraulic | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
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Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Stainless | Stainless | Stainless | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Sapim Race | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28mm | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28mm | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700x32c, tubeless | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28c, (max tyre width possible: 30mm) | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28c, (max tyre width possible: 34mm) | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28c, (max tyre width possible: 34mm) |
Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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