MSRP | $1,100 | $1,199 |
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Where to Buy | $1,100 At Giant | — $1 At |
Category | Endurance | Endurance |
Weight | 23.7 lbs | |
Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 38c | 35c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Claris |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 8 |
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Summary | The Giant Contend AR 4 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Colors: Hematite; Black | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal routing, fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle Tire Clearance: 38c Colors: Hematite; Black |
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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 |
Shock | N/A | |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge | Shimano UN30, 68mm, threaded cartridge, 110mm spindle |
Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom | |
Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm | 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 |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm | 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 |
Saddle | Giant Approach | Size: 44, 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset | 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 |
Pedals | platform pedal | |
Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris RD-R2000, long cage, 34T max cog |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Claris R2000, FD-R2000, 8-speed, 31.8mm clamp |
Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm | 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 |
Shifters | Shimano Claris | Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-R, 8 speed, right; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Claris ST-R2000-L, 8 speed, left |
Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 | Shimano HG31, CS-HG31, 11-32, 8 speed |
Chain | KMC Z72 | Shimano Sora HG71, 8 speed |
Brakes | Tektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm | Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount, 160mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve |
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Spokes | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | 14g stainless steel, black |
Front Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Formula RX-512 alloy, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle |
Rear Hub | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Formula RX-142 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle |
Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm) | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32mm |
Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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