Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2021 Giant Contend AR 1

Velopedia Archive ID 900002587

Overview

Model year	2021
Brand	Giant
Model	Contend AR 1
Bicycle type	Road
Archive ID	900002587
Original MSRP	$1,950.00
Colors	Metallic Navy
Sizes	XS; S; M; ML; L; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Fork material	Carbon Fiber
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano 105
Front derailleur	Shimano 105
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105
Crankset	Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
Bottom bracket	cartridge
Cassette	Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34
Chain	KMC X11EL-1
Pedals	N/A

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar	Giant D-Fuse SL
Stem	Giant Contact
Saddle	Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, composite

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Rims	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes	Sapim Race
Front tire	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless
Rear tire	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700X32c, tubeless

Geometry · XS

Seat tube	430 mm
Top tube	515 mm
Head tube	115 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	75°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	994 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	371 mm
Stack	539 mm
Standover height	727 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	62.9 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · S

Seat tube	465 mm
Top tube	535 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	71.8°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1003 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	375 mm
Stack	559 mm
Standover height	759 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	61.3 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · M

Seat tube	500 mm
Top tube	550 mm
Head tube	150 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1011 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	380 mm
Stack	574 mm
Standover height	783 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	59.6 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · ML

Seat tube	535 mm
Top tube	565 mm
Head tube	170 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1015 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	383 mm
Stack	595 mm
Standover height	810 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	172.5 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · L

Seat tube	555 mm
Top tube	580 mm
Head tube	190 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1031 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	392 mm
Stack	614 mm
Standover height	829 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm
Wheel size	700C

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	585 mm
Top tube	595 mm
Head tube	215 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	422 mm
Wheelbase	1046 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	80 mm
Reach	400 mm
Stack	638 mm
Standover height	856 mm
Fork offset / rake	53 mm
Trail	56.4 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	110 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm
Wheel size	700C

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.