Inspection
Frame condition
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Giant
2020 Giant Contend AR 1
Previous used estimate
$698 - $718
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2020 Giant Contend AR 1
12-month projected trend
9%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2020 Giant Contend AR 1
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Overview
About this bike
Explore an unknown corner of your map. Climb that summit you see in the distance. With disc brakes and smooth-riding, high-volume tubeless tires, this new road machine encourages you to elevate your road riding adventures. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their road riding abilities, Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Its disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance (up to 38c) put you in control, even on rough roads. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimizing fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure. 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 design reduces road shocks and vibrations, and a Giant WheelSystem lets you run tubeless tires up to 38c 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 rough roads.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Performance
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
- Component Hubs
- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Giant Contact
- Product Family
- Contend
- Component Axles
- N/A
- Component Chain
- KMC X11EL-1
- Component Color
- Gunmetal Black, Metallic Red
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Component Brakes
- Shimano 105 hydraulic
- Component Pedals
- Platform w/toe clips/straps
- Component Saddle
- Giant Contact (forward)
- Component Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11x34
- Component Crankset
- Shimano FC-RS510
- Component Shifters
- Shimano 105
- Component Handlebar
- Giant D-Fuse SL
- Component Seat Post
- Giant D-Fuse, composite
- Component Chainrings
- 50/34T
- Component Front Tire
- Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32 tubeless
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 GS
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Hubs
- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
- Crankset
- Shimano FC-RS510
- Pedals
- Platform w/toe clips/straps
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Chain
- KMC X11EL-1
- Saddle
- Giant Contact (forward)
- Handlebar
- Giant D-Fuse SL
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 GS
- Stem
- Giant Contact
- Axles
- N/A
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Brakes
- Shimano 105 hydraulic
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11x34
- Chainrings
- 50/34T
- Fork
- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
- Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Seat Post
- Giant D-Fuse, composite
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
- Color
- Metallic Red
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32 tubeless
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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