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MSRP | $800 | $1,100 | ($890) | ($1,098) | $1,350 | ($1,495) | ($1,645) | $1,750 | ($1,506) | ($2,151) |
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Where to Buy | $800 16% off At Giant | $1,100 At Giant | — $1 At | — $1 At | $1,350 At Giant | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
| 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 | 30c | 38c | 30c | 30c | 38c | 38c | 34c | 38c | 34c | 34c |
Brakes | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Rim | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Rim | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Claris, FSA | Claris, FSA | Sora | Sora | Tiagra | 105, Shimano | 105, Praxis | Tiagra | 105, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 10 | 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 AR 4
39 mph
Contend 2
39 mph
Contend 1
39 mph
Contend AR 3
39 mph
Contend AR 2
39 mph
Contend SL 1
39 mph
Contend AR 1
39 mph
Contend SL Disc 2
39 mph
Contend SL Disc 1
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 30c Colors: Black; Cold Iron |
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Fork | alloy, OverDrive steerer | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | 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 | 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 | FSA cartridge | Shimano cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | Shimano cartridge, press fit | cartridge | Shimano cartridge, press fit | Shimano cartridge, press fit |
Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Sport S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | Giant Contact S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | Giant Connect S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
Saddle | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach | Giant Approach |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset Type: Rigid |
Pedals | platform pedal | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED | platform pedal | platform pedal | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED | platform pedal | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED | |
Grips | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel | Velo cork tape with gel |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano 105 GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano Sora, 34/50 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano Sora, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Praxis Alba 2D, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
Shifters | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris 2x8 | Shimano Sora 2x9 | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 2x11 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra 2x10 | Shimano 105 2x11 |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 | Shimano Tiagra, 11x34 | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC Z72 | KMC Z72 | KMC X9 | KMC X9 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11EL-1 |
Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 Type: Rim | Tektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Rim | Tektro TK-B177 calliper rim brake Type: Rim | Tektro TK-B177 calliper rim brake Type: Rim | Tektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Rim | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Rim | Tektro TK-B178 calliper rim brake Type: Rim | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Rim | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Rim | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
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Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R3 wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant P-R2 wheelset | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
Tires | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm) | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm) | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm) | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) | Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm effective width) |
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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