Compare: 2021 Giant Contend 3 vs Contend 2 vs Contend 1 vs Contend AR 4 vs Contend AR 2 vs Contend AR 3 vs Contend SL 1 vs Contend SL 2 Disc vs Contend AR 1 vs Contend SL 1 Disc

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Contend 32021 Giant	Contend 22021 Giant	Contend 12021 Giant	Contend AR 42021 Giant	Contend AR 22021 Giant	Contend AR 32021 Giant	Contend SL 12021 Giant	Contend SL 2 Disc2021 Giant	Contend AR 12021 Giant	Contend SL 1 Disc2021 Giant

MSRP	$900	($944)	($938)~~($1,043)~~	$1,100	($1,277)	$1,350	($1,570)	($1,823)	$1,950	($2,087)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $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	Endurance
Weight		21.6 lbs	20.9 lbs		21.8 lbs	21.4 lbs			20.7 lbs
	2.1	2.4	2.4	2.6	2.8	2.7	2.8	3.4	3.6	3.6
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Clearance	32c	32c	32c	38c	38c	38c	28c	32c	38c	32c
Brakes	Rim	Rim	Rim	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Rim	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Claris, FSA	Claris, FSA	Sora	Claris, FSA	Tiagra	Sora	105, Shimano	Tiagra	105, Shimano	105, Shimano
Drivetrain	2 × 8	2 × 8	2 × 9	2 × 8	2 × 10	2 × 9	2 × 11	2 × 10	2 × 11	2 × 11
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Contend 3

Contend 2

Contend 1

Contend AR 4

Contend AR 2

Contend AR 3

Contend SL 1

Contend SL 2 Disc

Contend AR 1

Contend SL 1 Disc

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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

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

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Contend 32021 Giant	Contend 22021 Giant	Contend 12021 Giant	Contend AR 42021 Giant	Contend AR 22021 Giant	Contend AR 32021 Giant	Contend SL 12021 Giant	Contend SL 2 Disc2021 Giant	Contend AR 12021 Giant	Contend SL 1 Disc2021 Giant

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red
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, 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	N/A
Bottom Bracket	cartridge	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 Sport	Giant Contact	Giant Contact
Handlebar	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant Connect	Giant D-Fuse SL	Giant Connect
Saddle	Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount	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, 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	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra GS	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105 GS	Shimano Tiagra GS	Shimano 105	Shimano 105 GS
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105
Crank	FSA Tempo, 34/50	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 Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105
Cassette	Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34	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 Z72	KMC X9	KMC Z72	KMC X10-1	KMC X9	KMC X11EL-1	KMC X10-1	KMC X11EL-1	KMC X11EL-1
Brakes	Tektro B177 Type: Rim	Tektro TK-B177 Type: Rim	Tektro TK-B177 Type: Rim	Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Rim	Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Rim	Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Type: Rim	Tektro TK-B178 Type: Rim	Shimano Tiagra hydraulic Type: Rim	Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm Type: Rim	Shimano 105 hydraulic Type: Rim
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano Claris	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105 hydraulic	Shimano 105

Wheels

Rims	Giant S-R3 wheelset	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
Spokes	Stainless	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, QR	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, QR	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, 700x28c, puncture protect	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)

Accessories

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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