
Giant Contend AR 1 2021
Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their road riding capabilities, Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Its disc-brake integration and generous tyre clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimizing fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure.
Key Performance Factors
Balanced road geometry
Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.
Smooth ride quality
Innovative D-Fuse seatpost design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tyres up to 38mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
Total control
Seamless disc brake integration including flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles produces more consistent braking power for better control, even in wet weather and rough roads.
Sizes | S, M, ML, L, XL |
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Colours | Metallic Navy |
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, disc. Compatible with fenders |
Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A |
Handlebar | Giant D-Fuse SL |
Stem | Giant Contact |
Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite |
Saddle | Giant Approach |
Pedals | N/A |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
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Crankset | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Hubs | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
Tyres | Giant Gavia Fondo 2,700X32c, tubeless (max tyre width possible: 40mm) |
Extras | tubeless prepared |
Weight | 9.4kg |
Geometry

S | M | ML | L | XL | ||
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A | Seat Tube Length (mm) | 465 | 500 | 535 | 555 | 585 |
B | Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
C | Top Tube Length (mm) | 535 | 550 | 565 | 580 | 595 |
D | Head Tube Length (mm) | 135 | 150 | 170 | 190 | 215 |
E | Head Tube Angle | 71.8° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
F | Fork Rake (mm) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
G | Trail (mm) | 61.3 | 59.6 | 56.4 | 56.4 | 56.4 |
H | Wheelbase (mm) | 1003 | 1011 | 1015 | 1031 | 1046 |
I | Chain Stay Length (mm) | 422 | 422 | 422 | 422 | 422 |
J | Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
K | Stack (mm) | 559 | 574 | 595 | 614 | 638 |
L | Reach (mm) | 375 | 380 | 383 | 392 | 400 |
M | Stand Over Height (mm) | 759 | 783 | 810 | 829 | 856 |
N | Handlebar Width (mm) | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
O | Stem Length (mm) | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
P | Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
Q | Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |