Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2022 Giant Contend AR 4
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Overview
About this bike
2022 Giant Contend AR 4 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
- Frame
- ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2022 Giant Contend AR 4
- Crankset
- FSA Tempo, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- cartridge
- Chain
- KMC Z72
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Claris
- Shifters
- Shimano Claris
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Claris
- Brakes
- Tektro MD-C550 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
- Saddle
- Giant Approach
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
- Stem
- Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
- Tape/Grips
- Velo cork tape with gel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Rims
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Rear Tire
- Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm)<BR>38mm max tire size
- Spokes
- Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset
- Front Tire
- Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm)<BR>38mm max tire size
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform
Accessories
- Color
- Hematite
Weight & Sizing
- Size
- Small / Medium / Medium/Large / Large / X-Large
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
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.