Inspection
Frame condition
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Giant
2018 Giant Contend 3
Previous used estimate
$176 - $181
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Giant Contend 3
12-month projected trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Giant Contend 3
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Overview
About this bike
Performance for all. 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 - Aluminum fork with alloy OverDrive steerer - Giant SR-3 wheelset with Giant SR-4 tires - Shimano Claris 8-speed shifting with Tektro rim brakes
Specifications
- Subtype
- Performance
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Aluminum, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
- Component Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 32h
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Giant Sport
- Product Family
- Contend
- Component Chain
- KMC Z72
- Component Color
- Matte Charcoal/Black, Satin Black/Yellow
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum
- Component Brakes
- Tektro TK-R312
- Component Pedals
- Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap
- Component Saddle
- Contact Forward
- Component Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG50-8 11x34, 8-Speed
- Component Crankset
- FSA Tempo
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Component Handlebar
- Giant Connect , 31.8mm
- Component Seat Post
- Alloy, 27.2mm
- Component Chainrings
- 34/50
- Component Front Tire
- Giant S-R4, 700x25
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Hubs
- Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 32h
- Crankset
- FSA Tempo
- Pedals
- Platform w/Toe Clip & Strap
- Bottom Bracket
- Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
- Chain
- KMC Z72
- Saddle
- Contact Forward
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect , 31.8mm
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
- Brakes
- Tektro TK-R312
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG50-8 11x34, 8-Speed
- Chainrings
- 34/50
- Fork
- Aluminum, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
- Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum
- Seat Post
- Alloy, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Color
- Satin Black/Yellow
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Giant S-R4, 700x25
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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