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The Giant Contend 3 is smooth, fast and fun. This versatile aluminum road bike has been revamped to give it a well-rounded performance ride quality. It’s the perfect choice to help you push the pace, ride more miles and expand your road riding experience.
Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a confident rider position. The innovative D-Fuse seatpost helps reduce road shocks and vibrations, and there’s enough frame and fork clearance to run wider tires (up to 32c) to further smooth out the ride. Engineered and built in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, it’s a true all-rounder for ambitious road riders.
Features:
- 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 absorbs road shocks and vibrations for a smooth ride quality that improves comfort and minimizes fatigue.
- Lightweight Efficiency: ALUXX aluminum frame delivers efficient climbing and snappy acceleration.
Specifications:
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Fork: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, OverDrive Steerer
Shock: N/A
Handlebar: Giant Connect
Stem: Giant Sport
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse (Alloy) (14mm Offset)
Saddle: Giant Approach
Pedals: Platform Pedals
Shifters: Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris (2sp)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris (8sp)
Brakes: Tektro TK-B177
Brake Levers: Shimano Claris
Cassette: Shimano HG50 (8sp) (11-34T)
Chain: KMC Z72
Crankset: FSA Tempo (34/50T)
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge
Rims: Giant S-R3
Hubs: Giant S-R3
Spokes: Stainless
Tires: Giant S-R3 AC (700 x 28c)
This product was added to our catalog on December 7, 2021