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Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminum road bike has been revamped to give it a well-rounded performance ride quality. It’s the perfect choice to help you push the pace, ride more miles, and expand your road riding experience.
 
Designed for aspiring riders aiming to ride a little faster and go a little farther, Contend offers a smooth, efficient ride quality and a quick, agile feel on the road. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 32mm) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
 
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 28mm for a smoother ride quality and reduced risk of flats.
 
Lightweight Efficiency
ALUXX aluminum frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.
 
SPECS
 
Sizes
XS, S, M, ML
Colors
Cold Iron
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork
alloy, OverDrive steerer
Shock
N/A
Handlebar
Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Grips
Velo cork tape with gel
Stem
Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seatpost
Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
Saddle
Giant Approach
Pedals
platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC]
Shifters
Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Brakes
Tektro TK-B177
Brake Levers
Shimano Claris
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34
Chain
KMC Z72
Crankset
FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket
cartridge
Rims
Giant S-R3 wheelset
Hubs
Giant S-R3 wheelset
Spokes
Giant S-R3 wheelset
Tires
Giant S-R3-AC, 700x28c (30mm)
Extras
30mm max tire size
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.
 
SIZING GUIDE
 
XS
  157 cm - 169 cm
S
  165 cm - 175 cm
M
  171 cm - 181 cm
ML
  177 cm - 187 cm
L
  183 cm - 193 cm
XL
  189 cm - 199 cm