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MSRP | $680 | ($791) | $950 | $1,000 | ($1,265) | $1,300 | ($1,392) | $1,550 | ($1,771) |
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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 | 21.8 lbs | 21.2 lbs | 22.5 lbs | 20.0 lbs | 22.0 lbs | 21.9 lbs | 21.2 lbs | 21.1 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Aluminum | 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 |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Rim | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Claris, FSA | Sora | Sora | 105, Shimano | Tiagra | Tiagra | 105, Shimano | 105, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 2 × 8 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 10 | 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 3
39 mph
Contend 2
39 mph
Contend 1
39 mph
Contend AR 3
41 mph
Contend SL 1
39 mph
Contend AR 2
39 mph
Contend SL 2 Disc
39 mph
Contend AR 1
41 mph
Contend SL 1 Disc
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Electric Blue / Black; Metallic Black / Silver |
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Fork | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive Steerer | 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 | 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, 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 | Shimano, press fit | cartridge | Shimano, press fit | cartridge | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Sport | Giant Contact | Giant Contact | 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 Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) | Giant Contact (forward) |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | 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, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Pedal with toe clips/straps | Pedal with toe clips/straps | Pedal with toe clips/straps | Pedal with toe clips/straps | Pedal with toe clips/straps | Pedal with toe clips/straps | N/A | Pedal with toe clips/straps | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 SS | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano 105 SS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | FSA Tempo, 34/50 | Shimano Sora, 34/50 | Shimano Sora, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 36/52 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 | Shimano FC-RS510, 36/52 |
Shifters | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | CS-HG50-8, 11x34 | CS-HG50-8, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x30 | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x30 |
Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC Z72 | KMC X9 | KMC X9 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X11EL-1 |
Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro MD-C550 Type: Hydraulic Disc | Tektro TK-B178 w/ better finish/cartridge shoes Type: Hydraulic Disc | Giant Conduct Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Giant Conduct Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc 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 | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Tires | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32 | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700x32, tubeless | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32 tubeless | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding |