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    $1,100$1,199
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    $1,100

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    Category
    EnduranceEndurance
    Weight
    23.7 lbs
    2.6
    2.6
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    38c35c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Claris, FSAClaris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 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
    2022 Contend AR 4
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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

    2022 Contend AR 4

    39 mph

    2023 Domane AL 2 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

    ColorsHematite; Black

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

    Tire Clearance38c

    ColorsHematite; Black

    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

    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 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

    Wheels
    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

    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

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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