2026 Giant Contend AR 1 – Road Bike
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Model |
Contend AR 1 |
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Vehicle Category |
Road Bike |
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Application |
All-rounder road riding |
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Starting Price (2025) |
$2,100 USD |
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Color Options |
Abyss Black |
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Sizes |
XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
Frame & Drivetrain
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Specification |
Details |
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Frame |
ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
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Fork |
Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
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Crankset |
Shimano 105, 34/50, XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
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Chain |
KMC X12L-1 |
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Bottom Bracket |
Shimano BB-RS501 |
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Shifters |
Shimano 105, 2 x 12 |
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Front Derailleur |
Shimano 105 |
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Rear Derailleur |
Shimano 105 GS |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seating |
Giant Approach |
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Wheels/Tyres |
Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |
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Wheel Size |
700c front, 700c rear |
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Brakes |
Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
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Brake Levers |
Shimano 105 |
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Handlebar |
Giant D-Fuse SL, XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
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Stem |
Giant Contact, XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
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Headset |
Threadless, integrated |
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Saddle |
Giant Approach |
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Seatpost |
Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
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Grips |
Velo cork tape with gel |
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Front Hub |
Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
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Rear Hub |
Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
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Rims |
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm |
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Spokes |
Sapim |
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Exterior Features |
Fender mount, tubeless prepared |