Compare: 2021 Giant Contend AR 4

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Contend AR 42021 Giant	Recommended Domane AL 22023 Trek

MSRP	$1,100	$1,129
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$999 17% off At Trek
Category	Endurance	Endurance
Weight		21.1 lbs
	2.6	2.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c
Clearance	38c	28c
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Rim
Groupset	Claris, FSA	Claris
Drivetrain	2 × 8	2 × 8
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Giant Contend AR 4 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2021 Contend AR 4

2023 Domane AL 2

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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

2021 Contend AR 4

39 mph

2023 Domane AL 2

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 42021 Giant	Domane AL 22023 Trek

Frame	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Color: Charcoal	100 Series Alpha Aluminum, fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, rim brake, 130x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 38c Color: Charcoal
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock	N/A
Bottom Bracket	cartridge	Shimano UN30, 68mm, threaded cartridge, 110mm spindle
Headset		FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8''
Stem	Giant Sport	Size: 47, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length
Handlebar	Giant Connect	Size: 47, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 50, 52, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width
Saddle	Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount	Size: 47, 50, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, alloy	Size: 47, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Pedals	N/A	Wellgo R199, nylon body, alloy cage

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Claris RD-R2000, long cage, 34T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Claris R2000, FD-R2000, 8-speed, 31.8mm clamp
Crank	FSA Tempo, 34/50	Size: 47, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, 54, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Claris	Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-R, 8 speed, right; Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-L, 8 speed, left
Cassette	Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34	Shimano HG31, CS-HG31, 11-32, 8 speed
Chain	KMC Z72	Shimano Sora HG71, 8 speed
Brakes	Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm	Alloy dual-pivot
Brake Levers	Shimano Claris

Wheels

Rims	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset	Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 17mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Stainless
Front Hub	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Formula TK-31 alloy, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Formula TK-32 alloy, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 5x130mm QR
Tires	Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect	Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28mm

Accessories

Fenders	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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