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Giant 2021 Contend AR 1 - Steed Cycles

Giant 2021 Contend AR 1

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Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth riding frame and components, powerful disc brakes and high-volume tubeless tires, Contend AR goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control.

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

* Specifications are subject to change without notice