Smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminium 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 and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a confident rider position. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tyres (up to 32c) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminium 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 tyres up to 32c for a smoother ride quality.
Lightweight Efficiency
Mounts for both rack and mudguards ensure that the Contend can deal with any type of riding no matter what the weather.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Pedals | Pedal with toe clips/straps |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Cassette | CS-HG50-8, 11×34 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Spokes | Giant S-R3 wheelset |
| Tyres | Giant P-R3 AC, 700×28, folding |
| 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. |
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this website. However, Giant reserves the right to change bike specifications, features, prices and colours without prior notice.
OVERVIEW
Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a confident rider position. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wide tires (up to 28c) 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.
SIZING GUIDE
GEOMETRY
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 430 | 465 | 500 | 535 | 555 | 585 |
| B | SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.8° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
| C | TOP TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 515 | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 595 |
| D | HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 123 | 138 | 158 | 178 | 198 | 218 |
| E | HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 71.0° | 71.8° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| F | FORK RAKE (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| G | TRAIL (mm) | 66.8 | 61.9 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| H | WHEELBASE (mm) | 985 | 986 | 990 | 1002 | 1017 | 1031 |
| I | CHAIN STAY LENGTH (mm) | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 | 412 |
| J | BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (mm) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| K | STACK (mm) | 524 | 541 | 563 | 577 | 596 | 615 |
| L | REACH (mm) | 372 | 375 | 378 | 384 | 393 | 401 |
| M | STAND OVER HEIGHT (mm) | 720 | 746 | 774 | 803 | 821 | 844 |
| N | HANDLEBAR WIDTH (mm) | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
| O | STEM LENGTH (mm) | 80 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| P | CRANK LENGTH (mm) | 165 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
| Q | WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
