Giant Contend AR 3 (2021)

$1,399.99
By Giant

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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 tire 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.

FEATURES:

  • 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 tires 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.

SPECS:

Frame ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Rims/Wheels
Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Stainless
Tires Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect
Crankset Shimano Sora
Chainrings 34/50
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
Chain KMC X9
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Cassette/Rear Cogs
Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34
Shifters Shimano Sora
Handlebars Giant Connect
Stem Giant Sport
Brake Levers
Shimano Sora
Brakes Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm Rotors
Saddle Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
Seat Post Giant D-Fuse, alloy
Extras Tubeless ready