Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2025 Giant Contend AR 1
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Overview
About this bike
2025 Giant Contend AR 1 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aluminum / ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, discTire Clearance:38cColor:Frost Silver
- Fork
- Carbon / Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
Drivetrain
- Drivetrain
- 2 × 12
- Groupset
- 105
- Bottom Bracket
- cartridge
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 GS
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Crank
- {XS=170mm, S=170mm, M=172.5mm, L=175mm, XL=175mm}
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x36
- Chain
- KMC X12L-1
Brakes
- Brakes
- Giant Hydraulic Disc / Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mmType:Giant Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
Cockpit
- Stem
- {XS=80mm, S=90mm, M=110mm, L=110mm, XL=110mm}
- Handlebar
- {XS=40cm, S=40cm, M=42cm, L=44cm, XL=44cm}
- Saddle
- Giant Approach
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offsetType:Rigid
- Grips
- Velo cork tape with gel
Wheels & Tires
- Wheels
- 700c Aluminum
- Rims
- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, [F]25mm, [R]25mm
- Spokes
- Sapim
- Front Hub
- Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
- Rear Hub
- Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
- Tires
- Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
Pedals
- Pedals
- platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC]
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 20.3 lbs
Frame sizing
SMManufacturer sizing
MDManufacturer sizing
MD/LGManufacturer sizing
LGManufacturer sizing
XLManufacturer sizing
MD/LG highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- 595
- Reach
- 383
- Top Tube Length
- 565
- Seat Tube Length
- 535
- Chainstay Length
- 422
- Wheelbase
- 1,015
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.