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Contend 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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749 €| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
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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
Jul 2021 · Simon Withers
Great-looking all-rounder from one of cycling's biggest names
Great looks
Lovely all-round ride
Long-distance comfort
Not great value when compared with the competition
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 Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Black; Racing Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Brakes | Tektro B177 Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset, QR |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset, QR |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x28c, puncture protect |
First added 18 August
Last updated 28 January
Not listed for 1,217 days