Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
2022 Giant Contend AR 1
Value Guide market data · 2022 Giant Contend AR 1
12-month trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
13%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2022 Giant Contend AR 1
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2022 Contend AR 1 lineup
Overview
About this bike
2022 Giant Contend AR 1 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
- Shimano 105
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge
- Cassette
- Shimano 105, 11x34
- Chain
- KMC X11EL-1
- Crankset
- Praxis Alba 2D, 34/50
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 GS
- Shifters
- Shimano 105
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano 105
- Brakes
- Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH 160mm rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Giant D-Fuse SL
- Saddle
- Giant Approach
- Seatpost
- Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset
- Stem
- Giant Contact
- Grips
- Velo cork tape with gel
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
- Rear Tire
- Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm)
- Wheel Set
- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform pedal
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- tubeless prepared, 38mm max tire size
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.