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    Contend AR 12021 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    		$1,950
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    Category
    		Endurance
    Weight
    		20.7 lbs
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		38c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		105, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Contend AR 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Contend AR 1
    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 AR 1

    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 AR 12021 Giant
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance: 38c

    Color: Metallic Navy

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant D-Fuse SL

    Saddle

    Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, composite

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34

    Chain

    KMC X11EL-1

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    Front Hub

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Rear Hub

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Tires

    Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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