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.
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Contend AR 1
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Contend AR 2
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Contend AR 3
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Contend AR 4
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Wheels
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Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
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Shifters
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Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris |
Crankset
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Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | Shimano Sora, 34/50 (S, M - 170mm / M/L, L, XL - 175mm) | FSA Tempo, 34/50 |
Fork
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Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Colours
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Gloss Metallic Navy | Matte Concrete | Gloss Metallic Black/Rainbow White, Gloss Garnet | Gloss Charcoal |
Aluxx Aluminum Frame
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 Seatpost
The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost dampens vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.
D-Fuse Handlebar
Proprietary handlebar features D-shaped tubing that absorbs road shocks and vibrations that travel up through the front end of the bike. Found on Contend AR 1.
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) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
Giant Tubeless System
Integrated Tubeless WheelSystem and tires delivers improved efficiency, comfort and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.