Giant Contend AR 3 (2025)

Introducing the Giant Contend AR 3! Elevate your road ride with exceptional compliance, high-volume tires for confident, controlled rides on any terrain. Enjoy sleek pavements or rugged backroads with ease. The Contend AR 3 handles all roads with ease.

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 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 on rough roads.

• Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
• Colors: Mars Dust, Black
• Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc
• Fork: Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc
• Shock: N/A
• Handlebar: Giant Connect XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
• Grips: Velo cork tape with gel
• Stem: Giant Sport XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
• Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset
• Saddle: Giant Approach
• Pedals: platform pedal [GU,GV,GJ] pedal with toe clips/straps [rest of GSC]
• Shifters: Shimano Sora
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora
• Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm
• Brake LeversShimano Sora
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34
• Chain: KMC X9
• Crankset: Shimano Sora, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
• Bottom Bracket: cartridge
• Rims: Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Hubs: Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle
• Spokes: Sapim
• Tires: Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32c (34mm)
• Extras: fender mount, 38mm max tire size
• Weight: The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local Bicycle Warehouse weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and rid