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Description
The Contend AR 4 is an all-rounder road bike featuring ALUXX-grade aluminum frame with compact road design, advanced-grade composite fork, and Shimano Claris drivetrain. Designed for versatility and comfort with D-Fuse technology for vibration absorption.
Tech Specs
| 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 Claris |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo, 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) |
| Wheel Size | 700C |
| Max Tire Clearance | 38mm |
| Seat Tube Length S | 445mm (17.5 inches) |
| Seat Tube Length M | 480mm (18.9 inches) |
| Seat Tube Length ML | 515mm (20.3 inches) |
| Seat Tube Length L | 535mm (21.1 inches) |
| Seat Tube Length XL | 565mm (22.2 inches) |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° (S), 73.5° (M), 73.0° (ML/L/XL) |
| Top Tube Length S | 535mm (21.1 inches) |
| Top Tube Length M | 550mm (21.7 inches) |
| Top Tube Length ML | 565mm (22.2 inches) |
| Top Tube Length L | 580mm (22.8 inches) |
| Top Tube Length XL | 595mm (23.4 inches) |
| Head Tube Length S | 135mm (5.3 inches) |
| Head Tube Length M | 150mm (5.9 inches) |
| Head Tube Length ML | 170mm (6.7 inches) |
| Head Tube Length L | 190mm (7.5 inches) |
| Head Tube Length XL | 215mm (8.5 inches) |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.8° (S), 72.0° (M), 72.5° (ML/L/XL) |
| Fork Rake | 53mm (2.1 inches) |
| Trail S | 61.3mm (2.4 inches) |
| Trail M | 59.6mm (2.3 inches) |
| Trail ML | 56.4mm (2.2 inches) |
| Trail L | 56.4mm (2.2 inches) |
| Trail XL | 56.4mm (2.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase S | 1003mm (39.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase M | 1011mm (39.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase ML | 1015mm (40 inches) |
| Wheelbase L | 1031mm (40.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase XL | 1046mm (41.2 inches) |
| Chain Stay Length | 422mm (16.6 inches) |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 80mm (3.1 inches) |
| Stack S | 559mm (22 inches) |
| Stack M | 574mm (22.6 inches) |
| Stack ML | 595mm (23.4 inches) |
| Stack L | 614mm (24.2 inches) |
| Stack XL | 638mm (25.1 inches) |
| Reach S | 375mm (14.8 inches) |
| Reach M | 380mm (15 inches) |
| Reach ML | 383mm (15.1 inches) |
| Reach L | 392mm (15.4 inches) |
| Reach XL | 400mm (15.7 inches) |
| Stand Over Height S | 759mm (29.9 inches) |
| Stand Over Height M | 783mm (30.8 inches) |
| Stand Over Height ML | 810mm (31.8 inches) |
| Stand Over Height L | 829mm (32.6 inches) |
| Stand Over Height XL | 856mm (33.7 inches) |
| Crank Length S | 170mm (6.7 inches) |
| Crank Length M | 172.5mm (6.8 inches) |
| Crank Length ML | 172.5mm (6.8 inches) |
| Crank Length L | 175mm (6.9 inches) |
| Crank Length XL | 175mm (6.9 inches) |
| Design | Compact Road Design with downward sloping toptube |
| Technology | D-Fuse Technology for vibration absorption, OverDrive oversized fork steerer |