Giant 2026 Contend AR 2
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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 tires, so you can ride any road with confidence and control. 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 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 on rough roads. Specifications
Frame
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Colour: Thundercloud
Frame: ALUXX-Grade aluminium, disc
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock:
Drivetrain
Crankset: Shimano Cues FCU6030-2, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
Pedals:
Chain: KMC X11
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS501
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues U6020-10
Front Derailleur: Shimano Cues U6030
Derailleur Shifter: Shimano Cues U6030
Freewheel/Cassette: Shimano CS-LG400, 10-speed, 11x39
Braking System
Brakes: Shimano Cues BR-U6030 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors F 160mm, R 160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano Cues U6030 hydraulic
Wheels
Tyres: Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
Wheels/Rims: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy
Hubs: Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Other
Handlebar: Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
Stem: Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Seat Post: Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle: Giant Approach
Geometry
XS S M ML L XL A Seat Tube Length (mm) 430 465 500 535 555 585 B Seat Tube Angle 75.0° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0° C Top Tube Length (mm) 515 535 550 565 580 595 D Head Tube Length (mm) 115 135 150 170 190 215 E Head Tube Angle 71.5° 71.8° 72.0° 72.5° 72.5° 72.5° F Fork Rake (mm) 53 53 53 53 53 53 G Trail (mm) 62.9 61.3 59.6 56.4 56.4 56.4 H Wheelbase (mm) 994 1003 1011 1015 1031 1046 I Chain Stay Length (mm) 422 422 422 422 422 422 J Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 80 80 80 80 80 80 K Stack (mm) 539 559 574 595 614 638 L Reach (mm) 371 375 380 383 392 400 M Stand Over Height (mm) 727 759 783 810 829 856 O Stem Length (mm) 80 90 100 100 110 110 P Crank Length (mm) 165 165 170 170 172.5 172.5