2020 Giant Contend 1
Modest component level aluminum frame general-road bike
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- MSRP $950
- Frame Aluminum
- Fork Carbon
- Wheels 700c Aluminum
- Drivetrain 2 × 9
- Groupset Shimano Sora
2 × 9 — 18 speed
The 2020 Contend 1 is easier to ride up hills than similar bikes.
The 2020 Contend 1 is geared about the same as similar bikes for riding downhill.
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| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy |
| Pedals | Pedal with toe clips/straps |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant P-R3 AC, 700x28, folding |