Giant
Contend AR 1 Road Bike - Panther (2024)

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.

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.

Specification:

Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours: Gloss Panther/Sandshell
Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminium, disc
Fork: Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Handlebar: Giant D-Fuse SL
Grips: Velo cork tape with gel
Stem: Giant Contact
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
Saddle: Giant Approach
Pedals: Pedal with toe clips/straps
Shifters: Shimano 105 2x12
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS
Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
Chain: KMC X12L-1
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS520, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: cartridge
Rims: Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, 22mm inner width
Hubs: Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
Spokes: Sapim
Tyres: Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm effective width)
Extras: Fender mount, factory tubeless set up, 38mm max tyre size