There's no journey too long, no terrain too tough for the Contend AR 1 from Giant. Engineered for adaptability, this all-rounder bike can smoothly transition from well-trodden streets to off-beaten paths, granting you unmatched confidence and control.

Harmonised Road Geometry

Designed meticulously, the Contend AR 1 features balanced road geometry that ensures a confident riding posture while facilitating nimble cornering and rapid acceleration.

Ride with Ease

Utilising an innovative D-fuse seatpost, our Contend AR 1 diminishes road vibrations, making your ride much smoother. The bike also features a Giant WheelSystem, enabling the use of tubeless tyres up to 38mm for an ultra-smooth ride coupled with a reduced risk of flats.

Uncompromised Control

With seamless disc brake integration, Consistently reliable braking power is assured through flat mounts and 12mm front and rear thru-axles, enhancing control in both wet weather and on uneven terrains.

State-of-the-art Technologies

ALUXX Aluminium Technology

Contend AR 1's frame is designed with this high-performance material that incorporates 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to create robust, lightweight framesets optimal for various riding styles.

D-Fuse Technology

D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar, engineered to function as a system, absorb road vibrations, allowing you to ride longer, quicker.

OverDrive Steerer System

This unique, oversized fork steerer tube technology ensures precise front-end steering performance through oversized headset bearings and a tapered steerer tube, creating optimal steering stiffness.

Compact Road Design

This innovative design, introduced by Giant, has transformed high-performance road bikes' aesthetics and feel. The downward sloping top tube creates smaller front and rear triangles, yielding a lighter, sturdier bike and a perfect fit for riders of all sizes.

Tubeless System

The Contend AR 1 features Giant's Tubeless System, offering the benefits of fewer flats, improved traction, reduced rolling resistance and a swift, smoother ride.

Prepare yourself for an immersive biking experience; the Contend AR 1 is not just a bike - it's a lifestyle.