
Giant Contend AR 1 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026
Giant Contend AR 1 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026
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.
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 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
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SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
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ColoursAbyss Black
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FrameALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
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ForkAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
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ShockN/A
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HandlebarGiant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
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GripsVelo cork tape with gel
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StemGiant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
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SeatpostGiant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
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SaddleGiant Approach
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ShiftersShimano 105
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Front DerailleurShimano 105
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Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
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BrakesShimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
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Brake LeversShimano 105
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CassetteShimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
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ChainKMC X12L-1
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CranksetShimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
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Bottom BracketShimano BB-RS501
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RimsGiant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
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HubsGiant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
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SpokesSapim
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TiresGiant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
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Extrasfender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size
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Max Tire Clearance38mm
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WeightThe 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.
Original: $1,883.36
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$659.18Giant Contend AR 1 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026
Giant Contend AR 1 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026
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.
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 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
-
SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
-
ColoursAbyss Black
-
FrameALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
-
ForkAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
-
ShockN/A
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HandlebarGiant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
-
GripsVelo cork tape with gel
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StemGiant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
-
SeatpostGiant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
-
SaddleGiant Approach
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ShiftersShimano 105
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Front DerailleurShimano 105
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Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
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BrakesShimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
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Brake LeversShimano 105
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CassetteShimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
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ChainKMC X12L-1
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CranksetShimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
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Bottom BracketShimano BB-RS501
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RimsGiant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
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HubsGiant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
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SpokesSapim
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TiresGiant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
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Extrasfender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size
-
Max Tire Clearance38mm
-
WeightThe 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.
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Description
Giant Contend AR 1 All-Rounder Road Bike 2026
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.
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 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
-
SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
-
ColoursAbyss Black
-
FrameALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
-
ForkAdvanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
-
ShockN/A
-
HandlebarGiant D-Fuse SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
-
GripsVelo cork tape with gel
-
StemGiant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
-
SeatpostGiant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
-
SaddleGiant Approach
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ShiftersShimano 105
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Front DerailleurShimano 105
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Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
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BrakesShimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
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Brake LeversShimano 105
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CassetteShimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
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ChainKMC X12L-1
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CranksetShimano 105, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm
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Bottom BracketShimano BB-RS501
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RimsGiant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
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HubsGiant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
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SpokesSapim
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TiresGiant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
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Extrasfender mount, tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size
-
Max Tire Clearance38mm
-
WeightThe 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.


















