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Giant Contend AR 3

Key features

  • Road vibration absorbed by the Giant D-Fuse composite seatpost, reducing fatigue on longer rides
  • Reliable disc braking in all weather with Tektro MD-C550 mechanical calipers and 160 mm rotors front and rear
  • Wide gear range with Shimano Sora 2×9 and an 11-34 cassette — enough to tackle hills without struggling
  • 700×32c tyres tubeless-compatible up to 38 mm for a smoother ride on rough or broken road surfaces
  • Advanced-Grade Composite fork that takes the edge off road chatter without adding weight to the front end

Giant Contend AR 3

An endurance road bike built for real roads, not just perfect tarmac.

Personal renting

Your all-inclusive monthly price

New purchase price: 1 199,00 €
47,57 €/month
Bike size

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Commitment period
  • Maintenance and repairs included
  • Theft and damage insurance
  • Roadside assistance 7/7
  • Extended warranty for the whole term

Description

The Giant Contend AR 3 is an endurance road bike designed to keep you comfortable over long distances, whether you're commuting, weekend riding, or exploring mixed road surfaces. The ALUXX-Grade aluminium frame with a 12×142 mm thru-axle delivers a stiff, responsive ride platform, while the Advanced-Grade Composite fork with full-composite OverDrive steerer smooths out the vibrations that come from imperfect roads.

A standout feature for comfort is the Giant D-Fuse composite seatpost, which flexes slightly under load to absorb road buzz that the frame itself doesn't filter out. On cobblestones or chip-sealed roads, this makes a tangible difference after a couple of hours in the saddle.

The Shimano Sora 2×9 groupset with a Shimano CS-HG400 11-34 cassette and 34/50T chainrings gives you a broad gear range suitable for everything from flat fast roads to sustained climbs. Stopping power comes from Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc brakes paired with Giant MPH 160 mm rotors at both ends — consistent and modulated even in wet conditions.

The Giant S-R2 Disc 700c wheelset is fitted with Giant S-R3 AC 700×32c tyres, tubeless-compatible up to 38 mm, allowing you to run lower pressures for better grip and fewer punctures on rougher roads. Available in S, M, ML, L and XL to suit a wide range of riders.

Other characteristics

Other characteristics

Transmission
Shimano Sora
Fork
Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Gears
Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34
Brakes
Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Front brake size
160mm
Back brake size
160mm

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