2025 Giant Contend AR 3 – Road Bike
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Contend AR 3 |
Vehicle Category |
Road Bike |
Application |
All-rounder road riding |
Starting Price (2025) |
$1,450 USD |
Color Options |
Mars Dust, Black |
Sizes |
XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Frame |
ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
Fork |
Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
Crankset |
Shimano Sora, 34/50, XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
Chain |
KMC X9 |
Bottom Bracket |
Cartridge |
Shifters |
Shimano Sora, 2 x 9 |
Front Derailleur |
Shimano Sora |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Sora |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
Giant Approach |
Wheels/Tyres |
Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm) |
Wheel Size |
700c front, 700c rear |
Brakes |
Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
Brake Levers |
Shimano Sora |
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:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
Headset |
Threadless, integrated |
Saddle |
Giant Approach |
Seatpost |
Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset |
Grips |
Velo cork tape with gel |
Front Hub |
Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub |
Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
Rims |
Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
Spokes |
Sapim |
Pedals |
Platform pedal [GU, GV, GJ] or pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC] |
Exterior Features |
Fender mount |
Weight |
9.97 kg (22 lbs 22 oz, size M) |