The Contend AR 2 is a versatile road bike built for real-world riding. With a smooth aluminium frame, carbon fork and confidence-inspiring disc brakes, it’s designed to stay comfortable and controlled on everything from smooth tarmac to broken back roads.
Key Features:
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminium frame with balanced endurance road geometry
- Fork: Advanced-grade composite carbon fork with OverDrive steerer
- Drivetrain: Shimano Tiagra 2x10 speed drivetrain
- Brakes: Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- Wheels: Giant S-R2 Disc wheels with Gavia Fondo 32c tubeless tyres
- Standout: D-Fuse seatpost for reduced road buzz and added comfort
- Finance: Available with 0% APR finance
The Giant Contend AR 2 is designed for riders who want one road bike that can handle a wide range of surfaces without losing that classic road feel. The ALUXX-grade aluminium frame uses single-butted tubing to keep weight sensible while delivering the strength and durability needed for regular riding.
Its balanced road geometry puts you in a confident, stable position that works well for long rides, steady climbing and controlled cornering. Paired with a full carbon fork and Giant’s OverDrive steerer system, the front end feels precise and reassuring, especially on faster descents or rougher roads.
Comfort is a key part of the Contend AR’s design. The D-Fuse composite seatpost flexes slightly under load to reduce vibrations from rough surfaces, helping reduce fatigue on longer rides. Wide clearance allows the use of high-volume tyres, and the bike comes set up with 32c tubeless Giant Gavia Fondo tyres for extra grip, comfort and fewer punctures.
Shimano’s Tiagra 2x10 drivetrain offers smooth, reliable shifting with a wide gear range that suits everything from steady cruising to tackling rolling terrain. The compact 50/34 chainset and 10–34 cassette make climbing more manageable without compromising top-end speed.
Hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano deliver consistent braking performance in all conditions, giving added confidence in wet weather and on unpredictable road surfaces. With thru-axles front and rear, the bike tracks accurately and stays composed when the road quality drops.
Whether you’re building mileage, riding mixed road surfaces or looking for a dependable all-round road bike, the Contend AR 2 offers comfort, control and versatility for everyday road riding.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Stem | Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm |
| Bars | Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Front Brake | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic discs, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Rear Brake | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic discs, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Lever | Shimano Tiagra |
| Front Mech | Shimano Tiagra FD-4700, 31.8mm Clamp |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS, 10-Speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra 2x10 |
| Speed | 20 |
| Rims | Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Tyre | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |
| Rear Tyre | Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c (34mm) |
| Seat Post | Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Chainset | Shimano Tiagra 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 10x34 |
| Pedals | platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC] |