Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder road bike handles it all. Taking you from the main route t
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.
Specifications
| Sizes | S, M, ML, L, XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | Metallic Black/Rainbow White, Garnet |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect |
| Extras | Tubeless prepared |
Geometry
| S | M | ML | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 18.3 | 19.7 | 21.1 | 21.9 | 23 |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 21.1 | 21.7 | 22.2 | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 71.8° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| FORK RAKE (inch) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| TRAIL (inch) | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| WHEELBASE (inch) | 39.5 | 39.8 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.2 |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| STACK (inch) | 22 | 22.6 | 23.4 | 24.2 | 25.1 |
| REACH (inch) | 14.8 | 15 | 15.1 | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) | 29.9 | 30.8 | 31.9 | 32.6 | 33.7 |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) | 15.7 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| STEM LENGTH (inch) | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| CRANK LENGTH (inch) | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Giant Contend AR3 Road Bike
Contend AR3 Road Bike
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Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder road bike handles it all. Taking you from the main route t
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.
Specifications
| Sizes | S, M, ML, L, XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | Metallic Black/Rainbow White, Garnet |
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy |
| Saddle | Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | cartridge |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Stainless |
| Tires | Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c, puncture protect |
| Extras | Tubeless prepared |
Geometry
| S | M | ML | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 18.3 | 19.7 | 21.1 | 21.9 | 23 |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| TOP TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 21.1 | 21.7 | 22.2 | 22.8 | 23.4 |
| HEAD TUBE LENGTH (inch) | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 71.8° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| FORK RAKE (inch) | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| TRAIL (inch) | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| WHEELBASE (inch) | 39.5 | 39.8 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.2 |
| CHAIN STAY LENGTH (inch) | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (inch) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| STACK (inch) | 22 | 22.6 | 23.4 | 24.2 | 25.1 |
| REACH (inch) | 14.8 | 15 | 15.1 | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| STAND OVER HEIGHT (inch) | 29.9 | 30.8 | 31.9 | 32.6 | 33.7 |
| HANDLEBAR WIDTH (inch) | 15.7 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| STEM LENGTH (inch) | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| CRANK LENGTH (inch) | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| WHEEL SIZE | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Product Data
- Black / Medium 5'7"-5'11": 1-GIA37125 4712878712089