Giant Contend AR 3
$870.00
The Giant Contend AR 3 is an endurance road bike with an ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, Advanced-grade composite fork, Shimano CUES drivetrain, Tektro MD-C550 disc brakes, Giant S-R2 Disc alloy wheels, and CST Sprint 700x33c tires.
| Color | Icicle White |
|---|
Giant Contend AR 3 Overview
The Giant Contend AR 3 is an endurance road bike built with an ALUXX-grade aluminum frame and an Advanced-grade composite fork. Its balanced road geometry is designed to combine confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration. The build includes Shimano CUES shifting, Tektro MD-C550 disc brakes, Giant S-R2 Disc alloy wheels, and CST Sprint 700x33c tires.
Key Features of Giant Contend AR 3
- ALUXX-grade aluminum frame with 12x142mm thru-axle creates a modern disc road platform.
- Advanced-grade composite fork with full-composite OverDrive steerer supports front-end control.
- Balanced road geometry is designed for confident positioning, agile cornering, and acceleration.
- Shimano CUES drivetrain includes U3030 shifters, U3030F front derailleur, U3020-10 rear derailleur, and CS-LG300 11×36 cassette.
- Tektro MD-C550 disc brakes use Giant MPH 160mm rotors front and rear.
- Giant D-Fuse alloy seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations.
- Giant S-R2 Disc alloy wheelset is paired with Giant alloy 12mm thru-axle hubs.
- CST Sprint 700x33c tires pair with 38mm maximum tire clearance.
Ride Use
This bike is made for endurance road riding. Its ALUXX aluminum frame, Advanced-grade composite fork, D-Fuse seatpost, 700x33c tires, and 38mm maximum tire clearance support road use on variable surfaces. Disc brake integration with flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles adds consistent braking control, including in wet weather and on rough roads.
Why Choose This Bike
The Giant Contend AR 3 combines an ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, Advanced-grade composite fork, Shimano CUES drivetrain, Tektro MD-C550 disc brakes, Giant S-R2 Disc alloy wheels, and CST Sprint 700x33c tires. It comes in Icicle White with size options from XS to XL. Manufacturer Warranty: Giant Lifetime Limited Warranty for the original owner: lifetime frame warranty, 10-year rigid fork warranty, and limited coverage for original Giant parts.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | Contend AR 3 |
| Bike Type | Endurance Road Bike |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Color | Icicle White |
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Grips | Velo cork tape with gel |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES U3030 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES U3030F |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES U3020-10 |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550, Giant MPH rotors, 160mm front and rear |
| Brake Levers | Shimano U3030 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-LG300, 11x36 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-U6030-2, 34/50 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
| Hubs | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Tires | CST Sprint, 700x33c |
| Extras | Fender mount, 38mm max tire size |
| Max Tire Clearance | 38mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Giant Lifetime Limited Warranty for the original owner: lifetime frame warranty, 10-year rigid fork warranty, and limited coverage for original Giant parts. |
FAQ's Giant Contend AR 3
What type of bike is the Giant Contend AR 3?
The Giant Contend AR 3 is an endurance road bike. It uses an ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, Advanced-grade composite fork, and balanced road geometry for road riding.
What drivetrain does the Giant Contend AR 3 use?
The bike uses Shimano CUES U3030 shifters, a Shimano CUES U3030F front derailleur, and a Shimano CUES U3020-10 rear derailleur. It also includes a Shimano CS-LG300 11x36 cassette, KMC X11 chain, and Shimano FC-U6030-2 34/50 crankset.
What brakes are on the Giant Contend AR 3?
The Giant Contend AR 3 uses Tektro MD-C550 disc brakes. The brake setup includes Giant MPH rotors with 160mm rotors front and rear.
What is the maximum tire clearance on the Giant Contend AR 3?
The Giant Contend AR 3 has 38mm maximum tire clearance. It comes with CST Sprint 700x33c tires and includes a fender mount.
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