Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2021 Giant Contend AR 2
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Overview
About this bike
2021 Giant Contend AR 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aluminum / ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, discTire Clearance:38cColor:Charcoal
- Fork
- Carbon / Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Drivetrain
- Drivetrain
- 2 × 8
- Groupset
- Claris
- Bottom Bracket
- cartridge
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Crank
- FSA Tempo, 34/50
- Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Cassette
- Shimano HG50, 8-speed, 11x34
- Chain
- KMC Z72
Brakes
- Brakes
- Tektro Mechanical Disc / Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mmType:Tektro Mechanical Disc
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
Cockpit
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect
- Saddle
- Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse, alloyType:Rigid
Wheels & Tires
- Wheels
- 700c Aluminum
- Rims
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Spokes
- Stainless
- Front Hub
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
- Rear Hub
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
- Tires
- Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect
Accessories
- Fenders
- Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)
Frame sizing
XSManufacturer 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.