Inspection
Frame condition
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Giant
2018 Giant Contend 1
Previous used estimate
$253 - $260
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Giant Contend 1
12-month projected trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Giant Contend 1
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Overview
About this bike
Smooth, fast, and fun. This versatile road bike blends agility and comfort—so you can push the pace and ride more miles. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their experience on the road, Contend offers responsive acceleration and a more endurance-oriented rider position. Born in Giant’s industry-leading aluminum forging facility, and engineered with ALUXX aluminum technology, it’s a true all-rounder for aspiring road riders. - ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame - Composite fork with alloy OverDrive steerer damps vibrations - Giant SR-2 wheelset with Giant Gavia AC 2 tubeless tires - Shimano Sora 9-speed componentry with Tektro rim brakes
Specifications
- Subtype
- Performance
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer
- Component Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 24h
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Sport
- Product Family
- Contend
- Component Chain
- KMC X9
- Component Color
- Green/Black/White, Satin Black/Orange/Silver
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum
- Component Brakes
- Tektro TK-R312
- Component Pedals
- Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap
- Component Saddle
- Contact Forward
- Component Cassette
- Shimano CSHG400 11x32, 9-Speed
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Sora
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Sora
- Component Handlebar
- Giant Connect , 31.8mm
- Component Seat Post
- Alloy, 27.2mm
- Component Chainrings
- 50/34
- Component Front Tire
- Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano Sora
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 24h
- Crankset
- Shimano Sora
- Pedals
- Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
- Chain
- KMC X9
- Saddle
- Contact Forward
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect , 31.8mm
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Sora
- Stem
- Sport
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Sora
- Brakes
- Tektro TK-R312
- Cassette
- Shimano CSHG400 11x32, 9-Speed
- Chainrings
- 50/34
- Fork
- Composite with alloy OverDrive steerer
- Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum
- Seat Post
- Alloy, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- Shimano Sora
- Color
- Satin Black/Orange/Silver
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Giant Gavia AC 2 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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