2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1

Giant

2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1

$2,699.00
Colour ABYSS BLACK
Size XS
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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 tyres, so you can ride any road with confidenc...

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2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1

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 tyres, so you can ride any road with confidence and control.

2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1
2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1

2026 GIANT CONTEND AR 1 — Key Features

  • 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 tyres 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.
  • ALUXX Aluminium Technology This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
  • Compact Road Design Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
  • D-Fuse Technology The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system, absorbing road shocks and vibrations so you can ride further, faster.
  • OverDrive Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
  • Tubeless System Fewer flat tyres. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Product Details

Specifications & Fit

  • Sizing Chart
  • Geometry 1
    Geometry 2
  • SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
    ColoursAbyss Black
    FrameALUXX-grade aluminium, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
    ForkAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
    ShockN/A
    HandlebarGiant Contact SL D-Fuse XS - 40cm, S - 40cm, M - 42cm, M/L - 42cm, L - 44cm, XL - 44cm
    GripsGiant
    StemGiant Contact XS - 80mm, S - 90mm, M - 100mm, M/L - 100mm, L - 110mm, XL - 110mm
    SeatpostGiant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
    SaddleGiant Approach
    PedalsN/A
    ShiftersShimano 105
    Front DerailleurShimano 105
    Rear DerailleurShimano 105
    BrakesShimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
    Brake LeversShimano 105
    CassetteShimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
    ChainKMC X12L-1
    CranksetShimano 105, 34/50 XS - 165mm, S - 165mm, M - 170mm, M/L - 170mm, L - 172.5mm, XL - 172.5mm
    Bottom BracketShimano BB-RS501
    RimsGiant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
    HubsGiant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
    SpokesSapim
    TyresGiant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
    Fendermount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tyre size
    Max Tyre Clearance38mm

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.