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    MSRP
    $680
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Endurance
    2.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Claris, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 8
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Giant Contend 3 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 3
    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 3

    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

    ColorsElectric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver

    Fork

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 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 Claris

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Crank

    FSA Tempo, 34/50

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    Cassette

    CS-HG50-8, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    Brakes

    Tektro TK-B177

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    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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