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Contend AR 1

$2,699.00
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Break out of the box and expand your road riding adventures. From smooth pavement to bumpy backroads, this ultra-capable road bike has built-in compliance and high-volume tyres, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.
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Click & Collect Only

This item is Click & Collect Only from the Giant Wollongong Store at Unit 3 9-15 Ellen St and cannot be shipped.

Techs & 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 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 on rough roads.

Sizing Guide and Geometry

Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized dealer to determine the correct size. Available sizes may vary from country to country.

Bike Geometry Diagram
Code Name XS S M ML L XL
A Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) 430 465 500 535 555 585
B Seat Tube Angle (degrees)
C Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) 515 535 550 565 580 595
D Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) 115 135 150 170 190 215
E Head Tube Angle (degrees)
F Fork Rake (mm) (inch) 53 53 53 53 53 53
G Trail (mm) (inch) 62.9 61.3 59.6 56.4 56.4 56.4
H Wheelbase (mm) (inch) 994 1003 1011 1015 1031 1046
I Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) 422 422 422 422 422 422
J Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) 80 80 80 80 80 80
K Stack (mm) (inch) 539 559 574 595 614 638
L Reach (mm) (inch) 371 375 380 383 392 400
M Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) 727 759 783 810 829 856
O Stem Length (mm) (inch) 80 90 100 100 110 110
P Crank Length (mm) (inch) 165 165 170 170 172.5 172.5

Specifications

Sizes XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours Abyss Black
Frame ALUXX-grade aluminium, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
Fork Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Shock N/A
Handlebar Giant Contact SL D-Fuse XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Grips Giant
Stem Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle Giant Approach
Pedals N/A
Shifters Shimano 105
Front derailleur Shimano 105
Rear derailleur Shimano 105
Brakes Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake levers Shimano 105
Cassette Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
Chain KMC X12L-1
Crankset Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS501
Rims Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
Hubs Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes Sapim
Tires Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
Extras Fender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size
Max tire clearance 38mm
Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.

Please note that our specifications may be impacted by running substitution changes, we highly recommend confirming the specifications of our products with your local retailer at the time of sale if purchasing in-store. *Recommended Retail Prices are subject to change without notice and may vary from store to store depending on freighting and assembly costs.