GiantContend AR 3 - Black - Medium

Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder handles it all, taking you from the main route to more adventurous options with confidence and control. <strong>FEATURES:</strong> <ul> <li> <strong>Balanced road geometry: </strong>Frame is specifically engineered to produce a balanced, all-rounder feel that blends confident rider positioning with agile cornering and acceleration.</li> <li> <strong>Smooth ride quality: </strong>Innovative D-Fuse seatpost 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.</li> <li> <strong>Total control: </strong>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 on rough roads.</li> </ul> <strong>SPECS:</strong> <strong>Frame</strong> <span>ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc</span> <strong>Fork</strong> <span>Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc</span> <strong>Rims/Wheels</strong> <span>Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy</span> <strong>Hubs</strong> <span>Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle</span> <strong>Spokes</strong> <span>Sapim</span> <strong>Tires</strong> <span>Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm)</span> <strong>Crankset</strong> <span>Shimano Sora, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm</span> <strong>Chainrings</strong> <span>34/50</span> <strong>Bottom Bracket</strong> <span>cartridge</span> <strong>Chain</strong> <span>KMC X9</span> <strong>Front Derailleur</strong> <span>Shimano Sora</span> <strong>Rear Derailleur</strong> <span>Shimano Sora</span> <div> <div><strong>Cassette/Rear Cogs</strong></div> </div> <span>Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34</span> <strong>Shifters</strong> <span>Shimano Sora</span> <strong>Handlebars</strong> <span>Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm</span> <strong>Stem</strong> <span>Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm</span> <strong>Brakes</strong> <span>Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm</span> <strong>Pedals</strong> <span>platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC]</span> <strong>Saddle</strong> <span>Giant Approach</span> <strong>Seat Post</strong> <span>Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset</span> <strong>Extras</strong> <span>fender