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Frame condition
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Giant
2021 Giant Contend AR 4
Previous used estimate
$498 - $513
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Giant Contend AR 4
12-month projected trend
15%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth riding frame and components, powerful disc brakes and high-volume tubeless tires, Contend AR goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control. Designed and developed for aspiring riders looking to elevate their road riding capabilities, 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 38mm) 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 38mm 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. - Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc - Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc - Wheels: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset - Shifters: Shimano Claris - Crankset: FSA Tempo, 34/50
Specifications
- Subtype
- Performance
- Category
- Road
- Component Fork
- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
- Component Hubs
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Medium/Large, Large, X-Large, X-Small
- Component Stem
- Giant Sport
- Product Family
- Contend
- Component Axles
- Front: 100 x 12mm thru-axle Rear: 142 x 12mm thru-axle
- Component Chain
- KMC Z72
- Component Color
- Charcoal
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Component Tires
- Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c
- Component Brakes
- Tektro MD-C550
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Saddle
- Giant Approach
- Component Crankset
- FSA Tempo
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Component Seat Post
- Giant D-Fuse, alloy
- Component Chainrings
- 34/50T
- Component Handlebars
- Giant Connect
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Component Accessories Extras
- Tubeless prepared
- Component Cassette Rear Cogs
- Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34
- Hubs
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Tires
- Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c
- Crankset
- FSA Tempo
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Chain
- KMC Z72
- Saddle
- Giant Approach
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Accessories & Extras
- Tubeless prepared
- Axles
- Front: 100 x 12mm thru-axle Rear: 142 x 12mm thru-axle
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
- Brakes
- Tektro MD-C550
- Chainrings
- 34/50T
- Fork
- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
- Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
- Handlebars
- Giant Connect
- Seat Post
- Giant D-Fuse, alloy
- Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Color
- Charcoal
- Size
- X-Large
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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