Expand your idea of road riding and unlock new possibilities with this versatile all-rounder. With its balanced, smooth riding frame and components including powerful disc brakes, the 2023 Giant Contend AR 2 goes from fast pavement to bumpy backroads with confidence and control. Its disc-brake integration and generous tyre clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. Its D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience and minimising fatigue. This is a true all-rounder for those road riders who have a thirst for adventure. The Contend AR 2 features: Light and responsive alloy frame with carbon fork and 12mm thru axles for better braking modulation. Overdrive steerer for precision control Quality Shimano Tiagra 20 speed gearing/crankset Powerful TRP Mechanical disc brakes Giant SR2 tubeless ready wheelset Giant Gavia Fondo 2 tubeless, 700x32c Giant D-Fuse, Composite seat post SIZING: X-Small - Suit rider height 157cm - 169cm Small - Suit rider height 165cm - 175cm Medium - Suit rider height 171cm - 181cm Medium/Large - Suit rider height 177cm - 187cm Large - Suit rider height 183cm - 193cm X-Large - Suit rider height 189cm - 199cm BIKE SPECS FRAME ALUXX grade aluminium, 12mm thru-axle FORK Advanced Grade Composite, Carbon OverDrive Steerer, 12mm thru-axle REAR SHOCK N/A HUBS Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset SPOKES Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset RIMS Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset TYRES Giant Gavia Fondo 2 tubeless, 700x32c CRANKSET Shimano Tiagra, 34-50T BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano Sealed SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Tiagra, 20 speed DERAILLEURS Rear: Shimano Tiagra | Front: Shimano Tiagra CASSETTE Shimano HG500, 11-34T, 10 speed CHAIN KMC X10-1 BRAKES Tektro MD-C550 hydraulic disc, 160mm HANDLEBARS Giant Connect, alloy 31.8mm STEM Giant Sport, alloy SADDLE Giant Approach SEATPOST Giant D-Fuse, Composite PEDALS N/A EXTRAS Tubeless prepared * Specifications are subject to change without notice.