Description
Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth riding frame and components including powerful disc brakes, the 2023 Giant Contend AR 1 goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control. 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 minimising fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure.
The Contend AR 1 features:
- Light and responsive alloy frame with carbon fork and 12mm thru axles for better braking modulation. Overdrive steerer for precision control
- Upgrade from AR 2: Quality Shimano 105 22 speed gearing/crankset
- Upgrade from AR 2: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes
- Upgrade from AR 2: Faster and lighter Giant PR2 tubeless ready wheelset
- Upgrade from AR 2:Giant D-Fuse SL handlebars
- Giant D-Fuse, Composite seat post
SIZING:
X-Small - Suit rider height 157cm - 169cm
Small - Suit rider height 165cm - 175cm
Medium - Suit rider height 171cm - 181cm
Medium/Large - Suit rider height 177cm - 187cm
Large - Suit rider height 183cm - 193cm
X-Large - Suit rider height 189cm - 199cm
BIKE SPECSFRAME
ALUXX grade aluminium, 12mm thru-axle
FORK
Advanced Grade Composite, Carbon OverDrive Steerer, 12mm thru-axle
REAR SHOCK
N/A
HUBS
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
SPOKES
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
RIMS
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
TYRES
Giant Gavia Fondo 2 tubeless, 700x32c
CRANKSET
Shimano FC-RS510, 34-50T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano Sealed Cartridge
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano 105, 22 speed
DERAILLEURS
Shimano 105
CASSETTE
Shimano 105, 11x34 11 speed
CHAIN
KMC X11EL-1
BRAKES
Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
HANDLEBARS
Giant D-Fuse SL, alloy 31.8mm
STEM
Giant Contact, alloy
SADDLE
Giant Approach
SEATPOST
Giant D-Fuse, Composite
PEDALS
N/A
EXTRAS
Tubeless prepared
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