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    Category
    EnduranceEnduranceEndurance
    Weight
    22.1 lbs
    2.4
    2.1
    2.4
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonAluminumCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    28c
    Brakes
    RimRimRim
    Groupset
    ClarisClaris, FSAClaris
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 82 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Allez, Giant Contend 3, and Trek Domane AL 2 are all aluminum frame endurance bikes with mid-range components and rim brakes. The Contend 3 has an aluminum fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Allez
    Contend 3
    Domane AL 2
    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

    Allez

    39 mph

    Contend 3

    39 mph

    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
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing w/ SmoothWelds, 1-1/8"- 1-3/8" tapered head tube, internal cable routing, threaded BB, 130mm spacing

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    100 Series Alpha Aluminum, fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, rim brake, 130x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" taper, fender eyelets

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive Steerer

    Domane carbon, straight alloy steerer, fender mounts, 5x100mm QR

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 68mm, threaded

    cartridge

    Shimano UN26, 68mm, threaded cartridge, 110mm spindle

    Headset

    FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Giant Sport

    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 clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Giant Connect

    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

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Giant Contact (forward)

    Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails, 138mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Giant D-Fuse, alloy

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Pedals

    Pedal with toe clips/straps

    Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, clamp-on

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, 31.8mm clamp

    Crank

    Shimano Claris R200, 50/34T

    FSA Tempo, 34/50

    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 2000, 8-speed

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris R2000, 8 speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-32t

    CS-HG50-8, 11x34

    Shimano HG31, 11-32, 8 speed

    Chain

    KMC X8 w/ Missing Link™, 8-speed

    KMC Z72

    Shimano Sora HG71, 8 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot, Rear: Tektro, alloy, dual-pivot

    Tektro TK-B177

    Alloy dual-pivot

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Axis Sport, Rear: Axis Sport

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 17mm width, presta valve

    Spokes

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Front Hub

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Formula TK-31 alloy, 5x100mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Giant S-R3 wheelset

    Formula TK-32 alloy, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 5x130mm QR

    Tires

    Front: RoadSport, 700x26, Rear: RoadSport, 700x26

    Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding

    Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x28c

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