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Contend AR 1
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,299| Weight | 9.4 kg |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
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Nov 2022 · Ashley Quinlan
A very good-value way to get your hands on a Shimano 105-equipped bike with a highly competent frameset
Good value overall
High-quality frame
Easy to ride
Bombproof build
Non 105-spec chainset and brake rotors
Wheels and tyres feel weighty and uninspiring
Jul 2021
Brilliant all-round road bike that's comfortable and engaging to ride
Great specification
Rewarding and composed ride
Impressive seated comfort
Aluminium handlebar transmits vibration
Wheels aren't especially quick
Dec 2019 · Symon Lewis
Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this
Price
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Oct 2019 · Dave Rome
If the lines between road and gravel bikes were already blurry, then the way things are trending is likely to confuse you even further. All-road bikes are relatively new and aim to do everything a good endurance-style road bike does, albeit with a pinch of additional versatility. As the name suggests, they’re designed to handle […]
Impressively composed ride, meets All-Road name, quality features, tubeless tyres, wide-range gearing.
Fussy thru-axles, loosely-captured hub end caps, rattly shifters, versatility comes at the expense of weight.
Feb 2019 · Matt Jacobs
This durable, aluminum road bike has the parts and price every entry-level rider needs.
High-quality aluminum frame
Wide gear range makes climbing easier
Heavier, less-efficient components
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Tire Clearance: 38c Color: Metallic Navy |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Front Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately) |
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First added July 28
Last updated August 3
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