
Giant 2021 Contend AR 1
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.
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 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.
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork
Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Handlebar
Giant D-Fuse SL
Stem
Giant Contact
Seatpost
Giant D-Fuse, composite
Saddle
Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
Pedals
Platform
Shifters
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Brakes
Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 hydraulic
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34
Chain
KMC X11EL-1
Crankset
Shimano RS510, 34/50
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Rims
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Hubs
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless
Extras
Tubeless prepared