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    Category
    EnduranceEnduranceEndurance
    Weight
    23.7 lbs
    2.6
    2.6
    2.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    38c35c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Claris, FSAClarisClaris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 82 × 8
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    fujibikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Contend AR 4, Trek Domane AL 2 Disc, and Fuji Sportif 1.9 Disc are all aluminum frame endurance bikes 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
    2021 Domane AL 2 Disc
    2020 Sportif 1.9 Disc
    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

    2021 Contend AR 4

    39 mph

    2021 Domane AL 2 Disc

    39 mph

    2020 Sportif 1.9 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
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

    Tire Clearance38c

    ColorCharcoal

    100 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal routing, fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tire Clearance38c

    ColorCharcoal

    A2-SL alloy tapered seatstays & chainstays w/ rack mount, forged flat mount disc, replaceable derailleur hanger

    Tire Clearance38c

    ColorCharcoal

    Fork

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

    Domane AL carbon, tapered alloy steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    FC-440 full-carbon monocoque, quick-release axle w/ flat-mount disc tabs, tapered steerer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    cartridge

    Shimano UN30, 68mm, threaded cartridge, 110mm spindle

    Sealed cartridge bearing

    Headset

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom

    1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated

    Stem

    Giant Sport

    Size: 44, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 49, 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: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

    3-D forged alloy

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect

    Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width

    Oval Concepts 300S Shallow Drop, 6061 alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 133mm compact drop

    Saddle

    Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount

    Size: 44, 49, 52, Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager P3 Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Sport Men's, steel rail

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length

    6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter

    Pedals

    N/A

    Composite resin road

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano Claris

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, 31.8mm clamp

    Shimano Claris, 34.9mm clamp

    Crank

    FSA Tempo, 34/50

    Size: 44, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 165mm length; Size: 49, 52, 54, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 170mm length; Size: 56, 58, 61, Shimano RS200, 50/34 (compact), 175mm length

    Fuji forged alloy, 50/34T

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, 8 speed

    Shimano Claris Dual Control, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34

    Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 speed

    Shimano HG31, 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    Shimano Sora HG71, 8 speed

    KMC HV700

    Brakes

    Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm

    Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount, 160mm rotor

    Tektro Lyra mechanical disc, 160mm / 160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

    Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, presta valve

    Vera Corsa DPD22, double wall, 28/32h Formula disc hubs

    Spokes

    Stainless

    14g stainless steel

    Front Hub

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

    Formula RX-512 alloy, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

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

    Formula RX-142 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect

    Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 30c

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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